Lakewood Electric Heaters Recalled Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Lakewood Engineering recalls about 107,000 electric heaters because loose internal connections can energize the metal frame, posing a shock risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co. is recalling approximately 107,000 electric heaters, models 797 and 797 DFT. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Lakewood. The heaters were sold nationwide, including at Wal-Mart and Kmart, between October 2000 and February 2002 for about $30 each.
The recalled units have a hazard where electrical connections inside the heater can become loose. This can cause the heater's metal frame to become energized, creating a serious electric shock hazard for consumers. CPSC and Lakewood have not received any reports of incidents or injuries; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable them, and discard them. The manufacturer is out of business, so a remedy such as a repair or refund is no longer available. Consumers can contact the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Electric heaters
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 107,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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