The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·05148·Announced 2005-04-05

DESA and Scheu Recall Propane Heaters Due to Gas Leak Risk

DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing are recalling approximately 88,000 propane heaters because a cracked regulator ring can cause gas leaks and fire hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported minor burns and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. are recalling approximately 88,000 ALL-PRO, "Reddy Heater," and "MASTER" infrared (tank top) propane heaters. The recall involves specific models including All-Pro (SPC-15R & SPC-30R), Reddy Heater (HD15A & HD30A), and MASTER (TT15A & TT30A). These heaters were imported from China and sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide between September 2002 and January 2005 for prices ranging from $45 to $120.

The recall is necessary because the plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack. If the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on, this crack can cause gas to leak out, creating a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. The companies have received four reports of incidents involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property damage.

Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately. Because the firm is out of business, a remedy is no longer available, and consumers are advised to discard the product. Consumers can contact the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054) for more information. This recall does not include heaters made in Mexico or those with different serial numbers.

The recalled product

Product
ALL-PRO, "Reddy Heater" and "MASTER" Infrared (Tank Top) Propane Heaters
Manufacturer
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
88,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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