Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-04-03). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: DXH70CFAVX. About 21,250 units in the US and 500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25203 |
| Published | 2025-04-03 |
| Last updated | 2025-04-03 |
| Products | DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Enerco |
| Firms | Enerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 21,250 |
| Units (Canada) | 500 |
| Model numbers | DXH70CFAVX |
| UPC / GTIN | 00089301008588 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, new instructions, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200. |
Description
This recall involves DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heaters model number DXH70CFAVX. The heaters are yellow and black. The model number is located on the hang tag. "DEWALT" is printed in black on the side of the bottom yellow portion of the units.
Hazard
The recalled portable heaters' operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent the fan from starting, causing the heaters to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco to request new instructions and a warning sticker describing how to start the heater using the power button. The new instructions and warning sticker are also available via Enerco's website at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall. Enerco and Lowe's are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- DeWalt 70,000-BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heater recalled due to fire hazard (Health Canada)
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