CPSCGeneral Alert
Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
Published: June 13, 2013Recall ID: 13214Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches. It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes. The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle. The heater/cooker's product number #14219 is printed on the packaging
Affected Products
Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Texsport-Recalls-Cedar-Lake-Heater-Cookers |
| Title | Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13214.14219%2520Cooker%2520Hi%2520Res%2520LGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Cooker |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13214.14219%2520Heater%2520Hi%2520Res%2520LGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Heater |
| Hazards › Name | The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | There was one incident of fire reported. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker |
| Products › Type | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products › Category I D | 2020 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 325 |
| Recall I D | 1398 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Texsport, of Houston, TX. |
| Retailers › Name | Various sporting goods, outdoor and Army/Navy stores nationwide, and online at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Amazon.com from May 2012 to February 2013 for about $37. |
| Recall Date | 2013-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches. It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes. The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle. The heater/cooker's product number #14219 is printed on the packaging |
| Recall Number | 13214 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Texsport at (800) 231-1402 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.texsport.com and click on RECALL link. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |