CPSC2004-03-17
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
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.
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004, for between $30 and $40.
Affected count
150,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Sun-Sational Electric Heater
Consumer contact
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lakewood-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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