CPSC2005-04-05
CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Hazard
The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.
Sold at
Home centers and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $45 and $120.
Affected count
About 88,000
Injuries reported
The firms have received four reports of incidents involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"ALL-PRO", "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank Top) Propane 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/2005/CPSC-DESA-Heating-Products-and-Scheu-Manufacturing-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Propane-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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