CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-04-05 · 05148
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05148
Date
2005-04-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
"ALL-PRO", "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank Top) Propane Heaters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Home centers and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $45 and $120.
Importer(s)
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.; Scheu Manufacturing Co., of Upland, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.