CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-01-26). Hazards: burn, explosion. Models: 5101. About 70,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05094 |
| Published | 2005-01-26 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-11 |
| Product category | Electric Heaters |
| Products | Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Lakewood |
| Firms | Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 70,000 |
| Model numbers | 5101 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13, 2004 for between $34 and $40. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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