DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
Recall 06080 · Feb 1, 2006 · DESA Heating Products
54,500
units affected
54,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06080
- Date
- Feb 1, 2006
- Company
- DESA Heating Products
- Units affected
- 54,500
- Product
- 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for between $100 and $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 40-80,000 btu portable propane convection heaters?
Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.