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CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters

Reported: March 17, 2004 Initiated: March 17, 2004 #04098

Product Description

The recalled "Sun-Sational" Deluxe Radiant heaters have a metallic gray heating element, white base, and red control knobs. The heater has a label at the base, that reads "SUN-sational" and "Warning: Risk of Fire." The oval-shaped heater has an 800-Watt and 1200-Watt setting and has a sensor to alert users of overheating.

Reason for Recall

Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled "Sun-Sational" Deluxe Radiant heaters have a metallic gray heating element, white base, and red control knobs. The heater has a label at the base, that reads "SUN-sational" and "Warning: Risk of Fire." The oval-shaped heater has an 800-Watt and 1200-Watt setting and has a sensor to alert users of overheating.. Recalled by Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.. Units affected: 150,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 17, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04098.