CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
CPSC recall 04098 · announced March 17, 2004 · Lakewood Engineering And Manufacturing Co · 150,000 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004, for between $30 and $40.
Consumer contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.