CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Recalled March 17, 2004 · CPSC recall 04098 · Lakewood
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
150,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
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
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Sun-Sational Electric Heater
Manufacturer(s)
Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Retailers
Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004, for between $30 and $40.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →