CPSC recall · Reported February 8, 2011
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. recalled The portable electric tower heaters are 20.5 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide x 9.25 inches….
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard was recalled by Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. in February 8, 2011. Reason: An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free r…. Verify recall #11121 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical c….
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- February 8, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11121 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.
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Product description
The portable electric tower heaters are 20.5 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide x 9.25 inches deep. They are dark grey with silver front covers and black vent slats. The brand names Lasko or Air King are on the top, center of the front cover. The Lasko Model 5540 and Air King Model 8540 subject to this recall were manufactured in 2002 and have date codes that begin with a "2." The date code is on the label located on the bottom of the unit. The date code is a four-digit number on the bottom left area of the label, above the voltage number. Heaters with date codes beginning with "3" "4" or "5" are not subject to this recall.
Reason for recall
An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11121 |
| Date reported | February 8, 2011 |
| Date initiated | February 8, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 107,500 units |
| 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 stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
- Check the recall number (11121) 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
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