CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-01-26 · 05094
Hazards
Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby consumers.
Recall
Number
05094
Date
2005-01-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13, 2004 for between $34 and $40.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.