Recalls / 2006-02-01
DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters
06080 · Recalled 2006-02-01 · CPSC page
Description
DESA 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters generate from 40,000 to 80,000 BTUs an hour. The following model names and number are involved in this recall: Reddy Heater (RCP80VC), All-Pro (SPC-80CC), MASTER (TC80VC), Universal (80-CC), and Dayton (6BY73). These heaters have serial numbers between 017390000 and 017632220. The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on labels attached to the heater. The designation "Made in China" is on the carton and model label attached to the heater.
Hazards
The burners on these heaters can "flashback", which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
Reported injuries
DESA has received 40 reports of incidents possibly caused by the flashback hazard, including six reports of fires. The other 34 reported incidents involved minor property damage, including scorching of the flooring under the heater. There have been no reports of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters | About 54,500 |
Parties
- Importer
- DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware from August 2005 through December 2005 for between $100, $130.
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: CPSC recall 06080. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.