CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2011-02-08

Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard

11121 · Recalled 2011-02-08 · CPSC page

LASKO MODEL 5540 (AIR KING MODEL 8540 IS IDENTICAL IN APPEARANCE BUT HAS THE "AIR KING" NAME AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT)
LASKO MODEL 5540 (AIR KING MODEL 8540 IS IDENTICAL IN APPEARANCE BUT HAS THE "AIR KING" NAME AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT)

Description

The portable electric tower heaters are 20.5 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide x 9.25 inches deep. They are dark grey with silver front covers and black vent slats. The brand names Lasko or Air King are on the top, center of the front cover. The Lasko Model 5540 and Air King Model 8540 subject to this recall were manufactured in 2002 and have date codes that begin with a "2." The date code is on the label located on the bottom of the unit. The date code is a four-digit number on the bottom left area of the label, above the voltage number. Heaters with date codes beginning with "3" "4" or "5" are not subject to this recall.

Hazards

An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Lasko received a total of 36 reports of the electrical connection overheating with no reports of injury. There were 18 reports of minor burn damage to floors or carpets

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.

Products

NameModelUnits
Portable electric heaterAbout 107,500 units

Parties

Manufacturer
Lasko Products Inc.
Made in
China
Sold at
The Lasko Model 5540 was sold at Sam's Club, other retailers, repair, operating products supply company, W.W. Grainger Inc.

Consumer contact

Consumer Contact: For additional information and pictures of affected models, visit Lasko's website atwww.Laskoproducts.com, or call Lasko anytime, toll-free at (800) 233-0268.

More images

The Date Code is circled in red. If you have a model 5540 or 8540, turn the heater over and check the date code located as shown on the label located at the bottom of the unit.
The Date Code is circled in red. If you have a model 5540 or 8540, turn the heater over and check the date code located as shown on the label located at the bottom of the unit.

Source: CPSC recall 11121. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.