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CPSCRecalled Jan 26, 2005 · #05094

CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters
Type
Electric Heaters
Manufacturer
Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Model numbers
5101
UPCs
Sold at
Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13, 2004 for between $34 and $40.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice