Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14195. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
CPSC recall 14195 has the recall date 29 May 2014. The notice names the firm Sunbeam Products. The recall has about 151,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Electric Heaters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 132 reports of units that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheating, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and ten reports of property damage involving burned flooring. |
|---|---|
| Units | 151,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue and white. The rectangular heaters included in the recall are about 12 inches tall, 8 ½ inches wide and 5 ½ inches deep and have model number HCH1823M printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The "Holmes" logo is on the bottom front of the unit and two knobs controlling the fan and the thermostat are on the top. The heater adjusts between a high and low heat setting and a fan only setting. |
| Product | Holmes Ceramic Heaters, About 151,600, Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30. |
| Distributor | Sunbeam Products, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 151,600Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Electric Heaters
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Sunbeam Products
- 4
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| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2025 | Sunbeam Products Recalls More than One Million Oster French Door Countertop Ovens Due to Burn Hazard |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard |
| 9 Mar 2011 | Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14195The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 14195. https://recallregister.com/product/1697-sunbeam-recalls-holmes-ceramic-heaters-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14195 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 132 reports of units that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheating, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and ten reports of property damage involving burned flooring.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14195?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14195?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 151,600