CPSC2002-06-13
CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters
The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Hazard
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Retailers, including Wal-Mart, Menards, and Galyan's, sold these heaters, from September 2001 through May 2002, at a range of prices up to $100, depending on the retail location.
Affected count
About 45,000
Injuries reported
Brinkmann received one report of a CO death involving the use of this outdoor heater, inside of a camper.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heaters
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Brinkmann-Announce-Recall-of-Outdoor-Tabletop-Propane-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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