CPSC recall · Reported April 5, 2005
CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
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 …
The CPSC recalled DESA and Scheu portable propane infrared (tank top) heaters with the following model name….
CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 5, 2005. Reason: The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remed…. Verify recall #05148 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater ….
- None
- agency class
- April 5, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05148 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
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05148 |
| Date reported | April 5, 2005 |
| Date initiated | April 5, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 88,000 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers shou…
- Check the recall number (05148) 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
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