CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters
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The hazard
Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.
Incidents reported: Lakewood is aware of three incidents where the heater failed, causing plastic parts to melt. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug, disable, and discard them. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available.
Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
The electric heater is a small white plastic heater with these dimensions: 6 x 7 x 3 inches. It has a gray grill and a gray knob. The Lakewood logo appears in gray letters on top of the heater. The model number "MPH-25" is embossed or appears on a sticker label on the bottom of the heater.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC