CPSC, Lakewood announce recall of oil-filled electric heaters.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-27 January 2005-US CPSC: CPSC, Lakewood announce recall of oil-filled electric heaters(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01262005 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product: Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters Units: 70,000 Manufacturer: Lakewood Engineering & Mfg. Co., of Chicago, Ill. Hazard: Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Lakewood is aware of 28 reports of incidents, including one burn injury from spewing oil. An additional 14 heaters with ruptured welds...