CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters
Published: November 23, 2004Recall ID: 05056Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
Product Description & Identification
The electric heater is a small white plastic heater with these dimensions: 6 x 7 x 3 inches. It has a gray grill and a gray knob. The Lakewood logo appears in gray letters on top of the heater. The model number "MPH-25" is embossed or appears on a sticker label on the bottom of the heater.
Affected Products
Lakewood MPH-25 fan-forced mini-personal electric heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Lakewood-Announce-Recall-of-Fan-Forced-Mini-Personal-Heaters- |
| Title | CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/mini-heater.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lakewood MPH-25 mini electric heater |
| Hazards › Name | Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts. |
| Injuries › Name | Lakewood is aware of three incidents where the heater failed, causing plastic parts to melt. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lakewood MPH-25 fan-forced mini-personal electric heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 2828 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers nationwide from August 2001 through November 2004 for about $13 to $15. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | The electric heater is a small white plastic heater with these dimensions: 6 x 7 x 3 inches. It has a gray grill and a gray knob. The Lakewood logo appears in gray letters on top of the heater. The model number "MPH-25" is embossed or appears on a sticker label on the bottom of the heater. |
| Recall Number | 05056 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois |
| 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 | 2024-08-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmLakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois