The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·85018·Announced 1985-04-11

Perfection Portable Kerosene Heaters Recalled for Fire Risk

Perfection Model 770 and 770-l portable kerosene heaters are recalled because they lack a flame extinguishing device and pose a fire hazard if used indoors.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire hazard) where the source text does not report specific injuries or illnesses, aligning with the rubric for High severity.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Perfection Schwank (formerly Perfection Product Company) announced a recall for Perfection Model 770 and Model 770-l portable kerosene heaters. These units were originally manufactured for outdoor use only and do not contain a flame extinguishing device to stop the flames if the unit is tipped over. The heaters are black or beige, cylindrical in shape, and were originally sold for approximately $40.00 to $50.00.

The primary hazard is fire, particularly if consumers use the units indoors where the risk is greater than outdoors. The source text does not report specific injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.

Consumers should check the identification label on their heater for the model number. Perfection Schwank is no longer offering the previously announced retrofit program. Consumers are urged to stop using these products indoors and should discard or destroy them. For more information, consumers may call the CPSC toll-free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.

The recalled product

Product
Perfection portable kerosene heaters
Manufacturer
Perfection
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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