FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2003
Release # 03-175
Company Phone Number: (800) 577-8684
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
Name of product: Timber Creek Propane Heaters
Units: About 40,400
Manufacturer: Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Hazard: The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO),
posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if used indoors.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported. This recall is
being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description: 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.
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
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 Web site at
www.academy.com.