Lakewood Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters

Date of Recall

2005-01-26

CPSC Release Number

05-094

Manufactured In

United States.

Units

70,000

Manufacturer

Lakewood Engineering & Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.

Sold By

Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13, 2004 for between $34 and $40.

Problem/Hazard

Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug them and contact Lakewood to determine if their heater is part of the recall. Lakewood will provide a free replacement heater to each consumer who has a recalled heater.

Consumer Contact

Call Lakewood toll-free at (888) 858-3506 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.lakewoodeng.com

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