CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space
CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters
Why was CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space recalled?
The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Space Heaters
- Company
- Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
- Quantity
- 186,000
- Sold at
- Retailers such as Dollar General and Sam's Club stores nationwide, from July 2001 through December 2003, for between $40 and $50.
- Recall date
- March 4, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Four consumers reported burned and detached power cords. No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.