Home supply stores, such as Service Merchandise, and catalogs sold these heaters from August 1998 through March 1999 for approximately $50.Ĭonsumers should immediately stop using these recalled heaters, disable and discard them. These heaters are white, about 10 inches high and 36 inches long, and "Lakewood" is written above the power control. Consumers should unplug the heaters before examining them.
Lakewood discovered this hazard from an examination of returned heaters and as a result of testing.Ĭonsumers can identify these heaters by looking for model number "7400" metal stamped with the Underwriters Laboratories certification on the rear side of the heater. Lakewood was not aware of any reports of electrical shock or injuries involving these heaters. Ram,dodge Ram,ram 1500,RAM 2500,RAM 3500,RAM 4500,RAM 5500 3500 Trucks For Sale: 148 Trucks - Find Ram,dodge Ram,ram 1500,RAM 2500,RAM 3500,RAM 4500,RAM 5500 3500 Trucks on Commercial Truck Trader. This poses an electrical shock and electrocution hazard to consumers. Over time, the electric heating element in the heater could come into contact with the metal frame. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill., recalled about 23,000 low-profile, oil-filled electric heaters. CPSC, Lakewood Engineering Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Note: Firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Originally issued April 7, 1999, Revised April 15, 2009ĬPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 Recall: Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Recalled by Lakewood Engineering FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE