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Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25203
Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
Enerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio · DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters
Product Description
This recall involves DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heaters model number DXH70CFAVX. The heaters are yellow and black. The model number is located on the hang tag. "DEWALT" is printed in black on the side of the bottom yellow portion of the units.
Hazard
The recalled portable heaters' operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent the fan from starting, causing the heaters to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco to request new instructions and a warning sticker describing how to start the heater using the power button. The new instructions and warning sticker are also available via Enerco's website at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall. Enerco and Lowe's are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Repair
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 21,250 (in addition, about 500 were sold in canada) of DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters was announced on April 3, 2025 by the CPSC. The recalled portable heaters' operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent the fan from starting, causing the. Enerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should schedule a free repair by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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