Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard

The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 07227
Affected scope: About 1.2 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. recalled This recall involves Lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in 2005. Model numbers included i….

Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard was recalled by Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. in June 28, 2007. Reason: The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free r…. Verify recall #07227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consum….

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agency class: June 28, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07227 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are: 5132, 5345, 5362, 5364, 5420, 5532, 5534 and 5566. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the unit or at the rear of the base of the heaters.

Reason for recall

The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07227
Date reported	June 28, 2007
Date initiated	June 28, 2007
Recalling firm	Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Affected scope	About 1.2 million
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 the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 28, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07227.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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