CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters

The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.

Recall #: 03175
Affected scope: About 40,400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas recalled The heaters have a 6-inch heat reflector and operate with a disposable 16.4-ounce or 14.1….

CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters was recalled by Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas in August 21, 2003. Reason: The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used…. Remedy: Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.. Verify recall #03175 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used….

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agency class: August 21, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03175 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.

Remedy, what to do

Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03175
Date reported	August 21, 2003
Date initiated	August 21, 2003
Recalling firm	Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Affected scope	About 40,400
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

Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.

What should consumers do? ▼

Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03175.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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