CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters
CPSC recall 05056 · announced November 23, 2004 · Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Company Of Chicago, Illinois · 18,000 units affected
The product
The electric heater is a small white plastic heater with these dimensions: 6 x 7 x 3 inches. It has a gray grill and a gray knob. The Lakewood logo appears in gray letters on top of the heater. The model number "MPH-25" is embossed or appears on a sticker label on the bottom of the heater.
The hazard
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
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): Lakewood is aware of three incidents where the heater failed, causing plastic parts to melt. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide from August 2001 through November 2004 for about $13 to $15.
Consumer contact: The firm 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.