CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-04-05). Hazards: fire. About 88,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05148 |
| Published | 2005-04-05 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-27 |
| Product category | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products | ALL-PRO, "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank Top) Propane Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. |
| Firms | DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. (importer); Scheu Manufacturing Co., of Upland, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 88,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Home centers and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $45 and $120. |
Description
DESA and Scheu portable propane infrared (tank top) heaters with the following model names and number are involved in this recall: All-Pro (SPC-15R & SPC-30R), Reddy Heater (HD15A & HD30A) and MASTER (TT15A & TT30A). Reddy, ALL-PRO and Master Heaters imported by DESA have serial numbers between 016,000,000 and 016,159,999. All-Pro heaters imported by Scheu have serial numbers beginning with a "C" or "D" prefix. The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on the heater. The designation "Made in China" is on the carton and warning label attached to the heater. This recall involves only heaters made in China with the serial numbers listed above and does not include those made in Mexico or in China with different serial numbers. The heaters made in Mexico have the same or similar model numbers, but show "Made in Mexico" on the carton and warning label and use the prefix "M" in the serial number. There have been no problems with the Mexican heaters and they are not to be returned.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firms have received four reports of incidents involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property damage.
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