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CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Electric Heaters (04098)

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMar 17, 2004
Recalled Sun-Sational Electric Heater
Recalled Sun-Sational Electric Heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled "Sun-Sational" Deluxe Radiant heaters have a metallic gray heating element, white base, and red control knobs. The heater has a label at the base, that reads "SUN-sational" and "Warning: Risk of Fire." The oval-shaped heater has an 800-Watt and 1200-Watt setting and has a sensor to alert users of overheating.

Sold on

Retail stores nationwide, including Sam's Club, between August 1996 and February 2004, for between $30 and $40.

Contact the company

The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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