Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-06-13 · 13214
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13214
Date
2013-06-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Texsport, of Houston, TX.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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