WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 5 (UPI) -- Lasko Products Inc. of West Chester, Pa., Friday recalled 186,000 units of its space heaters, saying the power cord can overheat.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the cord can separate from the space heater, posing a fire, burn or shock hazard.
Four users have reported burned and detached power cords but no injuries have been reported.
Two models are involved in the recall. Model 5500 was manufactured in China and model 5700 was made in Portugal.
Model 5500 is an oscillating ceramic heater with dark grey vents surrounded by a bronze trim. Model 5700 heater is an oil filled radiator-type heater.
The models were sold at retailers Dollar General and Sam's Club stores from July 2001 through December 2003.
Consumers should stop using the heaters, unplug them and contact Lasko Products at (800) 233-6383 for instructions on returning the heater to receive a free replacement heater or a product of similar value.
