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kofeelite
Webster, MA

Holmes HCH4051w heater caught on fire within 1 week!!!!

1 star rating

a green thumb
Cons
    melted within a week

FEB
1
2009

Holmes Heater - Space Heater - Ceramic Compact  — 

bought this heater HCH4051W for my daughter for Xmas. the objective was to keep her, the boyfriend and my two beautiful grand daughters (aged 3 1/2 & 4 mo.s) warm in their bedroom (older 3-decker, no central heat). within 7 days, this heater melted and could have caught the house on fire, taking the lives of my loved ones (and some others)!  the heater was used in a normal fashion, only when needed  and was not in any way damaged when it was purchased-for $17 at Walmart.  I brought the burned up heater back to the store so they could see what had happened but refused a refund-i'm waiting for a class action lawsuit against Holmes or their parent company and i'm keeping the evidence! has anyone else had a problem with this specific product?  took photos also but can't enter them on this computer. i actually live a short drive from this company, maybe i'll give them a visit. Walmart is not going to remove this dangerous product from their shelves without a recall...



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Betzko wrote on Oct 17, 2009 at 1:24PM

I bought one at the end of season last year. Used it on Monday night to heat a small bathroom when my 9 year old was taking a bath and noticed a slight odor, thought it was just because if was the first use. I used it again the following night, and as soon as I plugged it in sparks flew out the front and fire out the back. Scared me to death, but luckily it was me and not one of the kids. Thank goodness for the GFI outlet as well. I tried to call customer service and no one would answer. I sent an email and no response. My husband had planned on using this to heat the bathroom overnight, prior to morning showers. Thankfully this did not happen.
Don't know what to do with it now. Was going to throw it out, but am still pretty angry, and wanted to warn other folks about the dangers of this thing.

rick71454 wrote on May 11, 2009 at 11:27AM

Hello Kofeelite:
I bought one of thes same heaters. I noticed the electrical cord attached to it gets too hot when in use. I use it in 15-20 minute time frames. Although it heats up a small room efficiently: I am concerned it could start a fire. I was thinking of taking it back to the store I bought it from. If you need my help, contact me.
rick71454
Portland Oregon

DFI wrote on Mar 10, 2009 at 1:57PM

Hi Kofeelite, I am a fire investigator investigating an actual fire involving one of these heaters - same model. Please contact me fireguy@sti.net or 800-339-4981

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