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CPSC, Lakewood Announce Recall of Fan-Forced Mini-Personal Heaters

U.S. CPSCFireNov 23, 2004
Recalled Lakewood MPH-25 mini electric heater
Recalled Lakewood MPH-25 mini electric heater

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Hazard

Fire hazard if an electrical failure leads to overheating and melting of plastic parts.

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

Lakewood is aware of three incidents where the heater failed, causing plastic parts to melt. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Retailers nationwide from August 2001 through November 2004 for about $13 to $15.

Contact the company

The firm 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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