The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·95170·Announced 1995-09-21

Turner Portable Propane Heaters Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

CPSC recalls Turner LP-2440 propane heaters due to a defective burner element that may cause carbon monoxide poisoning and death.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may be responsible for killing 6 people, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score due to known fatalities.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing the recall of Turner model LP-2440 portable propane gas radiant heaters. The recall is due to a defective burner element that may produce carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless and odorless gas that can cause nausea, dizziness, and death. The agency states that carbon monoxide poisoning from these heaters may be responsible for killing six people since 1963.

Approximately 20,000 of these heaters were sold nationwide for about $30 to $35 between 1963 and early 1964. About 3,700 units may still be in use, often resold in yard sales or second-hand stores. The heaters feature a green metal cabinet approximately 8 inches wide, 13 inches high, and 3 inches deep, with space for two 14.1-oz. propane gas cylinders. The model number LP-2440 and the words "PORTABLE radiant heater, TURNER CORPORATION" appear on the front.

Consumers should stop using the heater immediately. The company is offering a $250 reward for the return of the defective heaters. However, a remedy is no longer available as the location of the firm is unknown.

The recalled product

Product
Turner portable propane gas radiant heaters
Manufacturer
Turner
Category
Consumer Product — Heaters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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