CPSC recall · Reported April 3, 2001
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
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.
Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill. recalled The recalled electric heaters have model numbers 797 or 797 DFT, which is stamped on the ….
CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters was recalled by Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill. in April 3, 2001. Reason: The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm…. Verify recall #02133 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become ….
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- April 3, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02133 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled electric heaters have model numbers 797 or 797 DFT, which is stamped on the back of the unit. The Model 797, which is painted white, and the Model 797 DFT, which is painted gray, have a control panel with temperature and wattage selections. The rounded, metal units also have the word, "/////Lakewood" printed on the control panel.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02133 |
| Date reported | April 3, 2001 |
| Date initiated | April 3, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 107,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no l…
- Check the recall number (02133) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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