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Product recall · CPSCApril 3, 2025Serious
Enerco DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled portable heaters' operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent the fan from starting, causing the heaters to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco to request new instructions and a warning sticker describing how to start the heater using the power button. The new instructions and warning sticker are also available via Enerco's website at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall. Enerco and Lowe's are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Enerco at 800-964-4328 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall or at https://www.enercogroupinc.com and click on "Recalls" to register and download a copy of the new instructions and warning sticker.
The product
This recall involves DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heaters model number DXH70CFAVX. The heaters are yellow and black. The model number is located on the hang tag. "DEWALT" is printed in black on the side of the bottom yellow portion of the units.
Details
- Units affected
- About 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- April 3, 2025
- Brand
- Enerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
DXH70CFAVX
Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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