These heaters are white, about 10 inches high and 36 inches long, and "Lakewood" is written above the power control. Consumers should unplug the heaters before examining them. Lakewood discovered this hazard from an examination of returned heaters and as a result of testing.Ĭonsumers can identify these heaters by looking for model number "7400" metal stamped with the Underwriters Laboratories certification on the rear side of the heater. Lakewood was not aware of any reports of electrical shock or injuries involving these heaters. This poses an electrical shock and electrocution hazard to consumers. Over time, the electric heating element in the heater could come into contact with the metal frame. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Ill., recalled about 23,000 low-profile, oil-filled electric heaters. CPSC, Lakewood Engineering Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Note: Firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Originally issued April 7, 1999, Revised April 15, 2009ĬPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 The sealed nature of the Lakewood 5500 oil heater also means that no flames or fumes are ever present.Recall: Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Recalled by Lakewood Engineering FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE If the Lakewood 5500 oil heater is tipped over, a switch within the unit automatically shuts it off. Power and caution lights come standard with the Lakewood 5500, as does as internal high limit-regulating safety fuse. Lakewood's 5500 oil-filled radiator heater is UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed and has several safety features built into the unit. Lastly, the Lakewood 5500 oil heater has a thermostat with an automatic on/off function. Because it's sealed within the unit's enclosure, the mineral oil in Lakewood's 5500 model oil heater never needs refilling. In addition, the Lakewood 5500 portable heater has a dual rocker switch which is used to adjust its three wattage settings (600, 9 watts). The Lakewood 5500 oil heater features a heating element sealed in mineral oil, both of which are contained within a steel six-finned enclosure. The front of the Lakewood 5500 oil heater also has a carrying handle and the unit itself is 15.5 inches long, 25.4 inches high and 9 inches high. The rear of the Lakewood 5500 oil-filled radiator heater features two large wheels for easy movement. The exterior of Lakewood's 5500 oil heater is dual-colored in ice white and gray. The Lakewood 5500 is a portable heater that somewhat resembles in its basic outlines an old style cast iron radiator heater. Portable oil-filled heaters can be used to quickly warm up a room.
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