CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• CPSC and Lakewood have not received any reports of incidents. This recall was conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

消费者联系信息

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

相关企业

制造商：Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.

零售商：Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Kmart, sold the heaters, between October 2000 and February 2002, for about $30.