Heater recall

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A Chicago company is recalling about 107,000 electric heaters because connections inside can loosen and electrify the metal frames, posing a shock hazard. <br><br>Lakewood Engineering

Wednesday, April 3rd 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A Chicago company is recalling about 107,000 electric heaters because connections inside can loosen and electrify the metal frames, posing a shock hazard.

Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co. has received no reports of injuries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

The recalled heaters have model numbers 797 or 797 DFT stamped on the back of the unit and ``Lakewood'' printed on the temperature and wattage control panel. Model 797 is white and Model 797 DFT is gray.

Stores including Wal-Mart and Kmart sold the heaters between October 2000 and February 2002 for about $30.

The government said consumers should stop using these heaters and unplug them. To receive free repair or a replacement, consumers can contact Lakewood at 1-888-858-3506 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.