Portable electric 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. [Learn More]
About 107,500 units units were affected by this 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). 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.
Portable electric heater Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 02/08/2011 |
| Recall ID | 585 |
| Recall Number | 11121 |
| Product Type | Portable Electric Heaters |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Remedy | Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 04/28/2016 |
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