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CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters

U.S. CPSCChemicalAug 21, 2003
Recalled Timber Creek Propane Heater
Recalled Timber Creek Propane Heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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.

Sold on

"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.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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