CPSC2005-01-26
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard
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.
Sold at
Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13, 2004 for between $34 and $40.
Affected count
70,000
Injuries reported
Lakewood is aware of 28 reports of incidents, including one burn injury from spewing oil. An additional 14 heaters with ruptured welds have been returned to Lakewood.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters
Consumer contact
The firm 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/2005/CPSC-Lakewood-Announce-Recall-of-Oil-Filled-Electric-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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