Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: January 26, 2005 Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill. Furniture
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (70,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Lakewood Engineering and Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill.
- Reason for Recall:
- Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby 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:
- Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil, that can burn nearby 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.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled heaters are portable electric radiator-style heaters with six fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it. The units are grayish-white in color and have the name "Lakewood" printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number "5101" is printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(70,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05094