The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·96031·Announced 1995-11-29

RMC Recalls Dyna-Glo, Envirotemp, and Keroheat Kerosene Heaters for Fire Risk

RMC International is offering free replacement wick holders for specific kerosene heaters sold nationwide in 1994. The original parts may fail, preventing safety mechanisms from extinguishing the heater.

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 and burn hazard) where the safety mechanisms may fail, but the source explicitly states that no accidents or incidents have been reported.

Plain-English summary

RMC International, Ltd. is offering free replacement wick holders to owners of model CT-1200 kerosene heaters. These heaters were sold under the brand names Dyna-Glo, Envirotemp, and Keroheat. The units are tan metal heaters measuring 18 inches by 21 inches by 11 inches, with the brand name and model number CT-1200 on an identification plate on the front.

The recall is due to a defect in the original wick holders, which may fail during use. If this occurs, the shutoff switch and tip-over safety mechanism may be unable to extinguish the heater, creating a fire and burn hazard. The heaters were sold through mass merchandizers and smaller retailers nationwide from June to November 1994 for approximately $110.

Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) nor RMC has received reports of accidents or incidents involving these heaters. Consumers should contact RMC at (800) 433-6042 to receive a free replacement wick holder.

The recalled product

Product
Dyna-Glo kerosene heaters
Manufacturer
Envirotemp
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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