Heater recall: hot oil danger

It already has been a hot cold winter.

Now, thousands of consumers need to check their heaters to avoid some problems with heated oil. Sunbeam is recalling about 34,000 heaters in the United States under the Holmes brand.

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This recall involves Holmes brand oil-filled heaters that are black or white in color. The heaters are about 23 inches tall, 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide and have model number HOH3000 or HOH3000B printed on a label on the bottom of the product.

The "Holmes" logo is near the power switch and temperature control. The affected products have a code on the heater plug blade within the following range: G192 through G298. No other codes are affected. The units being recalled were sold at Target and other small department stores nationwide from August,
2014 to November, 2014.

40 Incidents, No Injuries

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website, Sunbeam says its received approximately 40 reports of units that unexpectedly sprayed oil, leading to some property damage and burned carpets. Luckily, no injuries have been reported.

The C.P.S.C is urging consumers to immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam for instructions on how to obtain a full
refund.

Sunbeam Products, Inc. at 800-515-4715 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on "Oil Filled Heater Recall" for more information.


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