Lasko Products · Recalled
Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard
The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1.2 million
- Reports
- 28
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$50
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Major retailers, home centers and discount department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for between $20 and $50.
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Incident log
Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords, including six reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
For additional information, contact Lasko at (800) 233-0268 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Laskoproducts.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 28 2007; last revised FEB 02 2015.
