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Product recall · CPSCJune 13, 2013Serious
Texsport Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Who to contact: Texsport at (800) 231-1402 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.texsport.com and click on RECALL link.
The product
The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches. It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes. The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle. The heater/cooker's product number #14219 is printed on the packaging
Details
- Units affected
- About 325
- Recall date
- June 13, 2013
- Brand
- Texsport, of Houston, TX.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There was one incident of fire reported. No injuries were reported.
Various sporting goods, outdoor and Army/Navy stores nationwide, and online at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Amazon.com from May 2012 to February 2013 for about $37.
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: “Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard”
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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