FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2005
Release #05-148
DESA Recall Hotline: (866) 279-3225
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
DESA Media Contact: (270) 745-7930
CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall
of Propane Heaters
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "ALL-PRO", "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank
Top) Propane Heaters
Units: About 88,000
Importers: DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky., and Scheu
Manufacturing Co., of Upland, Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firms have received four reports of incidents
involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property
damage.
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.
Sold at: Home centers and hardware stores nationwide from September 2002
through January 2005 for between $45 and $120.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using this heater immediately and return
it to the location where you purchased it to obtain a free replacement.
If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should
contact their local retailer or DESA.
Consumer Contact: Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.