The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03175·Announced 2003-08-21

Academy Sports Recalls Timber Creek Propane Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Academy Sports and Outdoors is recalling Timber Creek propane heaters because they can emit high levels of carbon monoxide indoors, posing a poisoning risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Academy Sports and Outdoors is recalling approximately 40,400 Timber Creek propane heaters. The heaters are being recalled because they can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) if used indoors, which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. No injuries have been reported, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled heaters have a 6-inch heat reflector and operate with a disposable 16.4-ounce or 14.1-ounce propane tank, which is sold separately. The product features a chrome neck, a black "on/off" switch, and a black plastic base that houses the propane cylinder. The heaters were manufactured in China.

Academy Sports and Outdoors stores exclusively sold the heaters in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas from September 2001 through May 2003 for about $20. Consumers should return the heaters to any Academy store for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Academy stores at (800) 577-8684 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.academy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Timber Creek Propane Heaters
Manufacturer
Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
40,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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