CPSCRecalled Apr 3, 2001 · #02133
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Hazard
The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers.
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Get started, freeDescription
The recalled electric heaters have model numbers 797 or 797 DFT, which is stamped on the back of the unit. The Model 797, which is painted white, and the Model 797 DFT, which is painted gray, have a control panel with temperature and wattage selections. The rounded, metal units also have the word, "/////Lakewood" printed on the control panel.
Product details
- Product
- Electric heaters
- Type
- Electric Heaters
- Manufacturer
- Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the heaters, between October 2000 and February 2002, for about $30.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.