CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters
CPSC recall 04094. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the heaters, unplug them and contact Lasko Products for instructions on returning the heater to receive a free replacement heater or a product of similar value.
CPSC recall 04094 has the recall date 4 Mar 2004. The notice names the firm Lasko Products. The recall has about 186,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Electric Heaters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Four consumers reported burned and detached power cords. No injuries reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 186,000 |
| Description | There are two types of heaters involved in this recall. The recalled model 5500 heater is an oscillating ceramic heater with dark gray vents, surrounded by a bronze trim. The model number is located on a label under the round base. The Model 5700 heater is an oil filled radiator-type heater. The model number is located on a label on the side of the heater, near the right front wheel. The name "Lasko" is printed near the top of both heaters. |
| Product | Space Heaters, 186,000, Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | Retailers such as Dollar General and Sam's Club stores nationwide, from July 2001 through December 2003, for between $40 and $50. |
| Distributor | Lasko Products Inc |
| Made in | China, Portugal |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 186,000Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 46%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Electric Heaters
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Lasko Products
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2011 | Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard |
| 28 Jun 2007 | Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard |
| 8 Feb 2006 | Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04094The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04094. https://recallregister.com/product/2582-cpsc-lasko-products-inc-announce-recall-of-space-heaters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04094 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Four consumers reported burned and detached power cords. No injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Retailers such as Dollar General and Sam's Club stores nationwide, from July 2001 through December 2003, for between $40 and $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04094?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
186,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China, Portugal