CPSC2003-08-21
CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Hazard
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.
Remedy
Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
Sold at
"Academy Sports and Outdoors" stores exclusively sold the heaters in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, from Sept. 2001 through May 2003, for about $20.
Affected count
About 40,400
Injuries reported
No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Timber Creek Propane Heaters
Consumer contact
Academy stores at (800) 577-8684 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.academy.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Academy-Sports-and-Outdoors-Announce-Recall-of-Propane-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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