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Posted by jerryl on June 28, 2007, 9:15 pm
> NEWS from CPSC
> U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
> Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> June 28, 2007
> Release #07-227
>
> Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 984-3311
> CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
> CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
>
> Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard
>
> WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
> cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
> recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
> recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
>
> Name of Product: Lasko Ceramic Heaters
>
> Units: About 1.2 million
>
> Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
>
> Hazard: The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the
> unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.
>
> Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power
> cords, including six reports of minor property damage. No injuries
> have been reported.
>
> 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.
>
> Sold at: Major retailers, home centers and discount department stores
> nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for between $20 and
> $50.
>
> Manufactured in: China
>
> Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and
> contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
>
> Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lasko at (800)
> 984-3311 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
> www.Laskoproducts.com
>
> To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
> recalled products, please go to:
> http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07227.html
Take a look at the CPSC site. They are ripping Chinese products apart.
Chairs, tires, toys, food, etc.
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