CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 5, 2005

CPSC, DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Announce Recall of Propane Heaters

DESA and Scheu portable propane infrared (tank top) heaters with the following model names and number are involved in this recall: All-Pro (SPC-15R & SPC-30R), Reddy Heater (HD15A & HD30A) and MASTER (TT15A & TT30A). Reddy, ALL-PRO and Master Heaters imported by DESA have serial numbers between 016,000,000 and 016,159,999. All-Pro heaters imported by Scheu have serial numbers beginning with a "C" or "D" prefix. The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on the heater. The designation "Made in China" is on the carton and warning label attached to the heater. This recall involves only heaters made in China with the serial numbers listed above and does not include those made in Mexico or in China with different serial numbers. The heaters made in Mexico have the same or similar model numbers, but show "Made in Mexico" on the carton and warning label and use the prefix "M" in the serial number. There have been no problems with the Mexican heaters and they are not to be returned.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using this heater immediately. The firm is out of business. A remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product.

Contact Information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall Details

Sold At
Home centers and hardware stores nationwide, from September 2002 through January 2005, for between $45 and $120.
Injuries
The firms have received four reports of incidents involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property damage.
Recall Number
05148

Product Information

Product Name
"ALL-PRO", "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank Top) Propane Heaters
Product Type
Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
Number of Units
About 88,000
Imported By
Scheu Manufacturing Co., of Upland, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-638-2772
Full Contact Information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).