Product Recall Number: 11-121
Why was recalled?
"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."
Product Recall Number: 11-121
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-02-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: "An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection."
Hazard Description: "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."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: "About 107,500 units"
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: "The Lasko Model 5540 was sold at Sam's Club and other retailers from September 2002 through early 2004 for $39 to $49. The Air King Model 8540 was sold primarily through the maintenance, repair and operating products supply company, W.W. Grainger Inc. from late 2002 to 2004 for approximately $80.00"
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: "Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa."
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed