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Sun-Sational Electric Heater

CPSC Recall #04-098 — March 16, 2004

Recall #04-098 Date: March 16, 2004 Remedy: Dispose, No Remedy Available

Product

Sun-Sational Electric Heater

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 150,000 Sun-Sational Electric Heaters. 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.Name of product: Sun-Sational Electric HeaterUnits: 150,000Manufacturer: Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004 for between $30 and $40.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: 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.

Hazard

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Units Affected

150,000

Sold At

Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004 for between $30 and $40.

Manufacturer

Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.

Manufactured In

United States

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