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CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
Recalled August 21, 2003 · CPSC recall 03175 · Academy Sports and Outdoors
Hazard
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.
Remedy
Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
Units
About 40,400
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.
What to do
Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
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 website at www.academy.com
Product
Timber Creek Propane Heaters
Manufacturer(s)
Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Retailers
"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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →