The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22E093000·Announced 2022-11-02

ITR Recalls Oasis Chinook Hydronic Heaters Due to Fuel Line Defect

International Thermal Research is recalling Oasis Chinook Hydronic Heaters because an air line may be installed instead of a fuel line, creating a fire risk.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

International Thermal Research (ITR) is recalling certain Oasis Chinook Hydronic Heaters, identified by part number 59600. The recall involves 179 units that may have an air line installed in place of the required fuel line. This defect can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak from these heaters increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the heaters and replace the fuel line as needed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 7, 2022. Owners can contact ITR customer service at 1-604-278-1272 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
179

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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