CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby consumers.
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13, 2004 for between $34 and $40.
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.
Manufacturer
Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Recall Number
05094
Product Information
Product Name
Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters
Product Type
Electric Heaters
Number of Units
70,000
Manufacturer Name
Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In
United States