CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-03-17). Hazards: electric shock. About 150,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04098 |
| Published | 2004-03-17 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-31 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Sun-Sational Electric Heater |
| Firm named in the title | Lakewood |
| Firms | Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 150,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004, for between $30 and $40. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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