Recall of Space Heaters

Originally Posted By: dbush
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Name of product: Sun-Sational Electric Heater


Units: 150,000


Manufacturer: 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 States.


Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug


them, and contact the company for a free repair or replacement.


Lakewood also will provide consumers with instructions as to how to


return the heater to the company free of charge.


Consumer Contact: Call Lakewood toll-free at (888) 858-3506 between 8:30


a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company’s Web


site at www.lakewoodeng.com.



Dave Bush


MAB Member


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