40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard
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.
What You Should Do
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.
Consumer Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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Products
40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters
Injuries & Incidents
- 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.