DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-02-01). Hazards: fire, burn. About 54,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06080 |
| Published | 2006-02-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-01 |
| Product category | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products | 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | DESA Heating Products |
| Firms | DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 54,500 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Home centers and hardware stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for between $100 and $130. |
Description
DESA 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters generate from 40,000 to 80,000 BTUs an hour. The following model names and number are involved in this recall: Reddy Heater (RCP80VC), All-Pro (SPC-80CC), MASTER (TC80VC), Universal (80-CC), and Dayton (6BY73). These heaters have serial numbers between 017390000 and 017632220. The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on labels attached to the heater. The designation "Made in China" is on the carton and model label attached to the heater.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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