CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2121.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2121.
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, disable and discard them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retailers Nationwide, Including Wal-mart And Kmart, Sold The Heaters, Between October 2000 And February 2002, For About $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2121.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Retailers Nationwide, Including Wal-mart And Kmart, Sold The Heaters, Between October 2000 And February 2002, For About $30. Recall FAQ
Retailers Nationwide, Including Wal-mart And Kmart, Sold The Heaters, Between October 2000 And February 2002, For About $30. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters. The notice was published on April 3, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 107,000 units are potentially affected.