CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-04-03 · 02133
Hazards
The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
02133
Date
2001-04-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the heaters, between October 2000 and February 2002, for about $30.
Description
The recalled electric heaters have model numbers 797 or 797 DFT, which is stamped on the back of the unit. The Model 797, which is painted white, and the Model 797 DFT, which is painted gray, have a control panel with temperature and wattage selections. The rounded, metal units also have the word, "/////Lakewood" printed on the control panel.