Recalls / 2004-11-23
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters
05056 · Recalled 2004-11-23 · CPSC page
Description
The electric heater is a small white plastic heater with these dimensions: 6 x 7 x 3 inches. It has a gray grill and a gray knob. The Lakewood logo appears in gray letters on top of the heater. The model number "MPH-25" is embossed or appears on a sticker label on the bottom of the heater.
Hazards
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
Reported injuries
Lakewood is aware of three incidents where the heater failed, causing plastic parts to melt. No injuries have been 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood MPH-25 fan-forced mini-personal electric heaters | About 18,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Company
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: CPSC recall 05056. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.