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Lasko Recalls: 2 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 2 recalls involving Lasko products since 2010, the most recent on March 24, 2011. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
Hazard: An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · March 24, 2011
Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 11183
- Units
- About 4.8 million units
- Hazard
- An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25.
- Company
- Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Lasko toll free at (800) 233-0268 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.laskoproducts.com
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · February 8, 2011
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
- Recall number
- 11121
- Units
- About 107,500 units
- Hazard
- 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.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
- Sold at
- 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
- Company
- Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.