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Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Published: April 3, 2025Recall ID: 25203Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Enerco-Recalls-DEWALT-70000-BTU-Outdoor-Portable-Cordless-Forced-Air-Propane-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes
TitleEnerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-1.png
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-2.png
Images › 2 › CaptionGas Igniter Valve Button; On/Off Switch; and Green LED Light on the recalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-3.png
Images › 3 › CaptionFan location on the recalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-4.png
Images › 4 › CaptionHang Tag on the recalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-5.png
Images › 5 › CaptionUPC Code on product packaging
Images › 6 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-6.png
Images › 6 › CaptionUPC Code
Hazards › NameThe 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.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameDEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D10220
Remedies › NameConsumers 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.
Importers › NameEnerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailers › NameLowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200.
Recall Date2025-04-03T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Product U P Cs › U P C089301008588
Recall Number25203
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttps://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dewalt-70000-btu-outdoor-portable-cordless-forced-air-propane-heater-recalled-due-fire
Consumer ContactEnerco 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.
Last Publish Date2025-04-03T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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