CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-23). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: MPH-25. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05056 |
| Published | 2004-11-23 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-28 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Lakewood MPH-25 fan-forced mini-personal electric heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Lakewood |
| Firms | Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Model numbers | MPH-25 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Retailers nationwide from August 2001 through November 2004 for about $13 to $15. |
Description
The electric heater is a small white plastic heater with these dimensions: 6 x 7 x 3 inches. It has a gray grill and a gray knob. The Lakewood logo appears in gray letters on top of the heater. The model number "MPH-25" is embossed or appears on a sticker label on the bottom of the heater.
Hazard
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
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
Lakewood is aware of three incidents where the heater failed, causing plastic parts to melt. No injuries have been reported.
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