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CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

Reported: January 26, 2005 Initiated: January 26, 2005 #05094

Product Description

The recalled heaters are portable electric radiator-style heaters with six fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are grayish-white in color and have the name "Lakewood" printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number "5101" is printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel.

Reason for Recall

Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby 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 heaters are portable electric radiator-style heaters with six fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are grayish-white in color and have the name "Lakewood" printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number "5101" is printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel.. Recalled by Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.. Units affected: 70,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby 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 January 26, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05094.