Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 13214 · Jun 13, 2013 · Texsport
325
units affected
325
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13214
- Date
- Jun 13, 2013
- Company
- Texsport
- Units affected
- 325
- Product
- Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches. It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes. The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle. The heater/cooker's product number #14219 is printed on the packaging
What can happen
The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There was one incident of fire reported. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Various sporting goods, outdoor and Army/Navy stores nationwide, and online at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Amazon.com from May 2012 to February 2013 for about $37.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cedar lake propane heater/cooker?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
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.