CPSCGeneral Alert
Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard
Published: June 28, 2007Recall ID: 07227Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are: 5132, 5345, 5362, 5364, 5420, 5532, 5534 and 5566. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the unit or at the rear of the base of the heaters.
Affected Products
Lasko Ceramic Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Ceramic-Heaters-Recalled-By-Lasko-Heaters-Could-Pose-A-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6cfc2da0babd4cf3af0d15141f636b17.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Ceramic Heater |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0ca856791b4a41bab00e5b78f4248dd7.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Ceramic Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords, including six reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lasko Ceramic Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.2 million |
| Recall I D | 3652 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater. |
| Retailers › Name | Major retailers, home centers and discount department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for between $20 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-06-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are: 5132, 5345, 5362, 5364, 5420, 5532, 5534 and 5566. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the unit or at the rear of the base of the heaters. |
| Recall Number | 07227 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Lasko at (800) 233-0268 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Laskoproducts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |