Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
Recall 25203 · Apr 3, 2025 · Enerco
21,250
units affected
21,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25203
- Date
- Apr 3, 2025
- Company
- Enerco
- Units affected
- 21,250
- Product
- DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt 70,000 btu outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heaters?
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.
What is the 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.
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.