CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Published: March 4, 2004Recall ID: 04094Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
There are two types of heaters involved in this recall. The recalled model 5500 heater is an oscillating ceramic heater with dark gray vents, surrounded by a bronze trim. The model number is located on a label under the round base. The Model 5700 heater is an oil filled radiator-type heater. The model number is located on a label on the side of the heater, near the right front wheel. The name "Lasko" is printed near the top of both heaters.
Affected Products
Space Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Lasko-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Space-Heaters- |
| Title | CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lasko-5500.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Lasko Space Heater, Model 5500 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lasko-5700.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Lasko Space Heater, Model 5700 |
| Hazards › Name | The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Four consumers reported burned and detached power cords. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Space Heaters |
| Products › Type | Electric Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 1924 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 186,000 |
| Recall I D | 2582 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the heaters, unplug them and contact Lasko Products for instructions on returning the heater to receive a free replacement heater or a product of similar value. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers such as Dollar General and Sam's Club stores nationwide, from July 2001 through December 2003, for between $40 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2004-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | There are two types of heaters involved in this recall. The recalled model 5500 heater is an oscillating ceramic heater with dark gray vents, surrounded by a bronze trim. The model number is located on a label under the round base. The Model 5700 heater is an oil filled radiator-type heater. The model number is located on a label on the side of the heater, near the right front wheel. The name "Lasko" is printed near the top of both heaters. |
| Distributors › Name | Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 04094 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can call Lasko Products toll-free at (800) 233-6373 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.laskoproducts.com/recall_heaters.html for more information and to determine if their heater is involved in the recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Portugal |