Recalls / 2004-03-17
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
04098 · Recalled 2004-03-17 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled "Sun-Sational" Deluxe Radiant heaters have a metallic gray heating element, white base, and red control knobs. The heater has a label at the base, that reads "SUN-sational" and "Warning: Risk of Fire." The oval-shaped heater has an 800-Watt and 1200-Watt setting and has a sensor to alert users of overheating.
Hazards
Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sun-Sational Electric Heater | 150,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Retail, including Sam's Club, between August 1996, February 2004, for, $40.
Consumer contact
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: CPSC recall 04098. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.