CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters
Published: June 13, 2002Recall ID: 02181Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Outdoor Tabletop Heaters are about 33 inches tall and operate with a disposable 1 lb. propane tank, commonly sold in outdoor and camping stores. The base of the heater has a label that reads "BRINKMANN OUTDOOR TABLETOP HEATER" and has the model number 883-1000-0. The heater also has 'mood lighting' around the base, that is battery operated. These heaters were manufactured in China.
Affected Products
Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heaters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Brinkmann-Announce-Recall-of-Outdoor-Tabletop-Propane-Heaters- |
| Title | CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tabletop-propane-heater.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Brinkmann received one report of a CO death involving the use of this outdoor heater, inside of a camper. |
| Products › Name | Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heaters |
| Products › Type | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 2020 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 45,000 |
| Recall I D | 2159 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers, including Wal-Mart, Menards, and Galyan's, sold these heaters, from September 2001 through May 2002, at a range of prices up to $100, depending on the retail location. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Outdoor Tabletop Heaters are about 33 inches tall and operate with a disposable 1 lb. propane tank, commonly sold in outdoor and camping stores. The base of the heater has a label that reads "BRINKMANN OUTDOOR TABLETOP HEATER" and has the model number 883-1000-0. The heater also has 'mood lighting' around the base, that is battery operated. These heaters were manufactured in China. |
| Recall Number | 02181 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |