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Product Recall
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
LASKO MODEL 5540 (AIR KING MODEL 8540 IS IDENTICAL IN APPEARANCE BUT HAS THE "AIR KING" NAME AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT)
Portable electric heater
Recall Date: February 8th, 2011
Type: Portable Electric Heaters
Units: About 107,500 units
Hazards: An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
Description
The portable, electric, tower heaters are 20.5 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide x 9.25 inches deep. They are dark grey with silver front covers and black vent slats. The brand names Lasko or Air King are on the top, center of the front cover. The Lasko Model 5540 and Air King Model 8540 subject to this recall were manufactured in 2002 and have date codes that begin with a "2." The date code is on the label located on the bottom of the unit. The date code is a four-digit number on the bottom left area of the label, above the voltage number. Heaters with date codes beginning with "3," "4" or "5" are not subject to this recall.
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LASKO MODEL 5540 (AIR KING MODEL 8540 IS IDENTICAL IN APPEARANCE BUT HAS THE "AIR KING" NAME AT THE TOP OF THE UNIT)
The Date Code is circled in red. If you have a model 5540 or 8540, turn the heater over and check the date code located as shown on the label located at the bottom of the unit.
Consumer Contact:
Consumer Contact: For additional information and pictures of affected models, visit Lasko's website atwww.Laskoproducts.com, or call Lasko anytime, toll-free at (800) 233-0268.Injuries:
Lasko received a total of 36 reports of the electrical connection overheating with no reports of injury. There were 18 reports of minor burn damage to floors or carpets
Manufacturers:
Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Retailers:
The Lasko Model 5540 was sold at Sam's Club and other retailers from September 2002 through early 2004 for $39 to $49. The Air King Model 8540 was sold primarily through the maintenance, repair and operating products supply company, W.W. Grainger Inc. from late 2002 to 2004 for approximately $80.00
