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Incident Report Details
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Report Summary

Consumer reported that the front side of electric space heater melted randomly after 2 months of use. The unit had plenty of airflow and was placed at a safe distance from other objects. CX believed the thermostat of heater failed. No reported injuries.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Lasko Heater Model 754200, electric
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
  • Brand Name: Lasko
  • Model Name or Number: 754200
  • Serial Number: WG4207027369
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Ace Hardware
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 10/28/2025
  • Product Category: Home Maintenance and Structures
  • Product Type: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Product Code: Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: Front side of heater began to randomly melt. Product has been used in the same space for two months prior. The unit had plenty of airflow and was a safe distance away from any object. I believe the thermostat failed.
  • Incident Date: 1/22/2026
  • Incident Location: Unspecified
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Sex: Unknown
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: Yes
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20260123-C777A-2147324256
  • Report Date: 1/23/2026
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 1/28/2026
  • Report First Publication Date: 2/13/2026
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer