CPSC2006-02-01
DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Hazard
The burners on these heaters can "flashback", which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
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 August 2005 through December 2005 for between $100 and $130.
Affected count
About 54,500
Injuries reported
DESA has received 40 reports of incidents possibly caused by the flashback hazard, including six reports of fires. The other 34 reported incidents involved minor property damage, including scorching of the flooring under the heater. There have been no reports of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/DESA-Heating-Products-Recalls-Portable-Propane-Convection-HeatersDon't want to check this manually?
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