Safety regulator, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Recall 02133 · Apr 3, 2001 · Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co.
107,000
units affected
107,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02133
- Date
- Apr 3, 2001
- Company
- Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co.
- Units affected
- 107,000
- Product
- Electric heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall was conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the heaters, between October 2000 and February 2002, for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.