Sun-Sational Electric Heater

Class II - Moderate

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (150,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Lakewood Engineering and Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
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.
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.

Product Images

Sun-Sational Electric Heater

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(150,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 04098

Related Recalls

Electric heaters

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

Class II - Moderate

The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers.

Apr 3, 2001 Home & Garden Nationwide View Details →