CPSC recall · Reported June 13, 2002
CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas recalled The recalled Outdoor Tabletop Heaters are about 33 inches tall and operate with a disposa….
CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters was recalled by The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas in June 13, 2002. Reason: The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.. Remedy: The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard t…. Verify recall #02181 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers..
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- agency class
- June 13, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02181 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Outdoor Tabletop Heaters are about 33 inches tall and operate with a disposable 1 lb. propane tank, commonly sold in outdoor and camping stores. The base of the heater has a label that reads "BRINKMANN OUTDOOR TABLETOP HEATER" and has the model number 883-1000-0. The heater also has 'mood lighting' around the base, that is battery operated. These heaters were manufactured in China.
Reason for recall
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02181 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 45,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
- Check the recall number (02181) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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