CPSCGeneral Alert
Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane He...
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://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 |
| Title | Enerco 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 L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Gas 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 L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Fan location on the recalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-4.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Hang Tag on the recalled DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heater Model DXH70CFAVX |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-5.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | UPC Code on product packaging |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dewalt-heater-6.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | UPC Code |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 10220 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers 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 › Name | Enerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200. |
| Recall Date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 089301008588 |
| Recall Number | 25203 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dewalt-70000-btu-outdoor-portable-cordless-forced-air-propane-heater-recalled-due-fire |
| Consumer Contact | Enerco 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 Date | 2025-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |