Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11121. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
CPSC recall 11121 has the recall date 8 Feb 2011. The notice names the firm Lasko Products. The recall has about 107,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Portable Electric Heaters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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 |
|---|---|
| Units | 107,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Portable electric heater, About 107,500 units, Portable Electric Heaters |
| Sold at | The Lasko Model 5540 was sold at Sam's Club and other retailers from September 2002 through early 2004 for $39 to $49. The Air King Model 8540 was sold primarily through the maintenance, repair and operating products supply company, W.W. Grainger Inc. from late 2002 to 2004 for approximately $80.00 |
| Manufacturer | Lasko Products Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 107,500Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Portable Electric Heaters
- 0%
- 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 |
| 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 |
| 4 Mar 2004 | CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11121The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11121. https://recallregister.com/product/585-lasko-recalls-portable-electric-heaters-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 11121 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Lasko Model 5540 was sold at Sam's Club and other retailers from September 2002 through early 2004 for $39 to $49. The Air King Model 8540 was sold primarily through the maintenance, repair and operating products supply company, W.W. Grainger Inc. from late 2002 to 2004 for approximately $80.00
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11121?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11121?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 107,500 units