CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-03-17 · 04098
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04098
Date
2004-03-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Sun-Sational Electric Heater
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004, for between $30 and $40.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.