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IF ANY OF YOU ARE CURRENTLY USING A LAKEWOOD MODEL OIL FILLED RADIATOR HEATER PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT A
Lakewood Model 5101 Oil Filled Radiator Heater
Sold from August 2004 to November 13th 2004
Check for “LAKEWOOD” marked in gray on the top of the heater, and the serial number “5101” on the bottom.
THESE HEATERS ARE BEING RECALLED!!!!!
THESE HEATERS WERE SOLD AT WAL*MART AND CAN RUPTURE SPEWING HOT OIL EVERYWHERE. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE HEATERS, PLEASE GO TO https://www.lakewoodeng.com/lakewoodrecall/secure/5101Questionnaire.asp
Hazard: Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lakewood is aware of 28 reports of incidents, including one burn injury from spewing oil. An additional 14 heaters with ruptured welds have been returned to Lakewood.
Description: The recalled heaters are portable electric radiator-style heaters with six fins, one of which is a control panel attached to it. The units are grayish-white in color and have the name “Lakewood” printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number “5101” is printed on the U/L label on the lower right side of the control panel.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13th 2004 for between $34 - $40.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug them, and contact Lakewood to determine if their heater is part of the recall. Lakewood will provide a free replacement heater to each consumer who has a recalled heater.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Lakewood at (888) 858-3506 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday to receive a replacement heater. Products can be registered for the recall online: https://www.lakewoodeng.com/lakewoodrecall/secure/5101Questionnaire.asp
Lakewood Model 5101 Oil Filled Radiator Heater
Sold from August 2004 to November 13th 2004
Check for “LAKEWOOD” marked in gray on the top of the heater, and the serial number “5101” on the bottom.
THESE HEATERS ARE BEING RECALLED!!!!!
THESE HEATERS WERE SOLD AT WAL*MART AND CAN RUPTURE SPEWING HOT OIL EVERYWHERE. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE HEATERS, PLEASE GO TO https://www.lakewoodeng.com/lakewoodrecall/secure/5101Questionnaire.asp
Hazard: Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lakewood is aware of 28 reports of incidents, including one burn injury from spewing oil. An additional 14 heaters with ruptured welds have been returned to Lakewood.
Description: The recalled heaters are portable electric radiator-style heaters with six fins, one of which is a control panel attached to it. The units are grayish-white in color and have the name “Lakewood” printed below the handle indentation on the control panel. The model number “5101” is printed on the U/L label on the lower right side of the control panel.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware, from August 2004 through November 13th 2004 for between $34 - $40.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug them, and contact Lakewood to determine if their heater is part of the recall. Lakewood will provide a free replacement heater to each consumer who has a recalled heater.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Lakewood at (888) 858-3506 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday to receive a replacement heater. Products can be registered for the recall online: https://www.lakewoodeng.com/lakewoodrecall/secure/5101Questionnaire.asp