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755660 (5566)
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cc24849
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Cyclonic Digital Ceramic Heater Model 5841
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1/6/2012
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20111213-6AF0B-2147472387
I purchased a Lasko Ceramic Heater, Model #5566, approximately three years ago. ...
Incident Description:
I purchased a Lasko Ceramic Heater, Model #5566, approximately three years ago. When I plugged the unit in the electric socket, sparks came flying out and the cord at the base of the unit burned out. It seems the cord at the base of the unit becomes ...
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Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Lasko Ceramic Portable Heater, Model #5566, PM 2160102729
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(1/4/2012)
The reported model 5566 was subject to a recall in 2007. Left message for customer to contact Lasko for a replacement heater.
REPORT
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12/23/2011
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20111102-84D21-1211820
The consumer says he had the unit plugged in. He says after about 30 minutes he ...
Incident Description:
The consumer says he had the unit plugged in. He says after about 30 minutes he started smelling something and then noticed smoke coming out from the top of the heater. It was very hot to the touch. The consumer says their was melting right on top of the ...
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Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Electric Portable Heater
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(2/7/2012)
Unit returned for evaluation. Plastic near grill deformed slightly, likely due to something draped over unit while operating. Inspection showed unit still operates properly without further incident. Customer given replacement unit.
REPORT
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12/23/2011
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20111203-D136D-2147472735
Power cord plug of Lasko ceramic heater model 6350 is splitting open, ...
Incident Description:
Power cord plug of Lasko ceramic heater model 6350 is splitting open, discolored and melted.
Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Lasko 6350 ceramic pedestal heater
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(2/7/2012)
Customer contacted and sent prepeid return shipping label. Unit not returned by customer for evaluation.
REPORT
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12/2/2011
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20111108-51EEC-2147473531
I plugged this space heater into the outlet and set the temp to 72. In a minute ...
Incident Description:
I plugged this space heater into the outlet and set the temp to 72. In a minute or two, after heating up, it began sparking and blew the fuse. It first made a small spark, then a really big one before tripping the breaker. Looking inside the grate you can see ...
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Product:
Electric Baseboard Heaters (312)
Product Description:
Lasko Model 5622 baseboard space heater.
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(12/1/2011)
Internal element connection on non-flamable micah board failed safely within metal enclosure.
REPORT
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11/21/2011
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20111030-54CF1-2147473793
We recently purchased two of your tower heating units and have received great ...
Incident Description:
We recently purchased two of your tower heating units and have received great service until last week when one of the units began sparking fire at the outlet. We took the unit out of service thinking it may have been an issue with this particular one until ...
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Product:
Electric Heaters, Not Elsewhere Classified (388)
Product Description:
Lasko movable air heater Model # 5397. Tower unit
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(11/16/2011)
Customer reports problem with overheated outlet due resistance heating within the outlet due to poor internal connectivity. Problem unrelated to heater or plug design. See CPSC Guide to Home Wiring Hazards for further explanation.
REPORT
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9/6/2011
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20110815-ACD38-2147476264
Caused two separate outlets to burn out. Plug turned black but still works.
Incident Description:
Caused two separate outlets to burn out. Plug turned black but still works.
Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Lasko Tower Oscillating Ceramic Heater Model 5572
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(8/29/2011)
Customer contacted and return authorization sent. Product not yet returned for evaluation.
REPORT
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8/1/2011
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20110617-7E947-1187779
Consumer stated a fire was started by her electric portable heater. The stated ...
Incident Description:
Consumer stated a fire was started by her electric portable heater. The stated that the product was off at the time of the incident and plugged into a wall socket. The wall socket had flames shoot from the outlet. The consumer's husband unplugged the heater ...
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Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Lasko Heater
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(7/22/2011)
Customer contacted and unit will be returned for evaluation.
(9/27/2012)
Customer had replaced original plug with improper replacement plug which also evidenced resistance heating due to bad outlet.
REPORT
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5/31/2011
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20110411-33F7E-1175922
The consumer says the unit started smoking. She says the unit was on for about ...
Incident Description:
The consumer says the unit started smoking. She says the unit was on for about 30 minutes to an hour before it started smoking. Consumer unplugged the unit and has not turned it on since. Consumer says that her unit is giving her the same issues as stated in ...
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Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Ceramic Air Heater
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(9/27/2012)
Unit received for evaluation. Damage to plug due to resistance heating within outlet due to poor connectivity within outlet (bad outlet).
(5/20/2011)
Customer was contacted and heater is being returned for evaluation. Customer is not reporting the same or similar problem as that described in recent recall of a different model (model 5540). Customer reports that the heater failed safely.
REPORT
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5/9/2011
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20110415-69D74-2147480143
My portable electric heater overheated and scorched the carpet
Incident Description:
My portable electric heater overheated and scorched the carpet
Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATER
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(4/27/2011)
Consumer reported failure of a recalled unit and was advised to contact Lasko to register to receive a free replacement unit.
REPORT
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4/18/2011
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20110326-07F72-2147480867
Product: Lasko Heater Model Number 5540. Simply stopped working. Learned today ...
Incident Description:
Product: Lasko Heater Model Number 5540. Simply stopped working. Learned today that the product has been recalled.
Product:
Portable Electric Heaters (348)
Product Description:
Lasko Heater Model Number 5540
Injury Info:
Incident, No Injury
Manufacturer / Importer / Private Labeler:
LASKO PRODUCTS INC.
Business Comments:
(4/4/2011)
If consumer's heater is subject to recall, consumer can register at www.laskoproducts.com to receive a free replacement unit. Consumer reports that heater failed safely.
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