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Lasko Heater Recall

Below is the CPSC announcement regarding a Thermador oven recall due to fire hazard.  recall.  The manufacturer of the recalled Thermador ovens, BSH Home Appliances, has received ten reports of incidents, including one which resulted in a fire that caused extensive property damage.  Pritzker | Ruohonen is reprinting the Thermador oven recall announcement here as a public service.  The firm has gained a national reputation in the area of product liability lawsuits and has recovered millions for fire and burn victims.  Fred Pritzker has been interviewed by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and other publications.  He has also been selected by other lawyers, once again, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.  To contact a fire and burn injury lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form for review by an attorney.

Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard
June 28, 2007. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Lasko Products Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of the following Lasko ceramic heaters. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

Name of Product: Lasko Ceramic Heaters

Units: About 1.2 million

Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Hazard: The heater’s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received 28 reports of failed power cords, including six reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.  [This does not mean that there have not been any injuries.  Please contact Pritzker | Ruohonoen regarding any injuries that may be associated with the recalled Lasko heaters.]

Description: This recall involves Lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are: 5132, 5345, 5362, 5364, 5420, 5532, 5534 and 5566. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the unit or at the rear of the base of the heaters.

Sold at: Major retailers, home centers and discount department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for between $20 and $50.

Manufactured in: China  [This is another in a long list of products from China that have recently been recalled.]

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.  [If someone has been injured by a Lasko heater, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen immediately.  If retained, the firm will need the Laske heater as evidence.]