CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas is voluntarily recalling Timber Creek Propane Heaters. The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if used indoors.Name of product: Timber Creek Propane HeatersUnits: About 40,400Manufacturer: Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, TexasHazard: The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if used indoors.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.Sold at: "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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.Consumer 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.
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers if used indoors.
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No injuries have been reported.
"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.
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