CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
USCPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
Recalling Firm: Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Electric heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Lakewood-Announce-Recall-of-Electric-Heaters |
| Title | CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heater-797.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled electric heater, model 797 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/model-797-DFT.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled electric heater, model 797 DFT |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Lakewood have not received any reports of incidents. This recall was conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Electric heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 107,000 |
| Recall I D | 2121 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the heaters, between October 2000 and February 2002, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2001-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02133 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-05T00:00:00 |
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