Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker
Hazard: The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Texsport at (800) 231-1402 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.texsport.com and click on RECALL link.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Texsport-Recalls-Cedar-Lake-Heater-Cookers/
Recall Details
Units: About 325
Description: The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches. It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes. The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle. The heater/cooker's product number #14219 is printed on the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: There was one incident of fire reported. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Various sporting goods, outdoor and Army/Navy stores nationwide, and online at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Amazon.com from May 2012 to February 2013 for about $37.
Importer: Texsport, of Houston, Texas
Manufactured in: China