Safety regulator, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
Recall 05148 · Apr 5, 2005 · DESA Heating Products
88,000
units affected
88,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05148
- Date
- Apr 5, 2005
- Company
- DESA Heating Products
- Units affected
- 88,000
- Product
- ALL-PRO, "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank Top) Propane Heaters
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
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
- The firms have received four reports of incidents involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Home centers and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $45 and $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-pro, "reddy heater" and "master" infrared (tank top) propane 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 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.
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.