CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
CPSC recall 03175 · announced August 21, 2003 · Academy Sports And Outdoors · 40,400 units affected
The product
The heaters have a 6-inch heat reflector and operate with a disposable 16.4-ounce or 14.1-ounce propane tank, sold separately. The product has a chrome neck, a black "on/off" switch, and a black plastic base that houses the propane cylinder.
The hazard
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.
What to do (per CPSC)
Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold at: "Academy Sports and Outdoors" stores exclusively sold the heaters in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, from Sept. 2001 through May 2003, for about $20.
Consumer contact: Academy stores at (800) 577-8684 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.academy.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.