Brinkmann · Recalled
CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.
- Units
- About 45,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 1
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled Outdoor Tabletop Heaters are about 33 inches tall and operate with a disposable 1 lb. propane tank, commonly sold in outdoor and camping stores. The base of the heater has a label that reads "BRINKMANN OUTDOOR TABLETOP HEATER" and has the model number 883-1000-0. The heater also has 'mood lighting' around the base, that is battery operated. These heaters were manufactured in China.
The file
- Sold at
- Retailers, including Wal-Mart, Menards, and Galyan's, sold these heaters, from September 2001 through May 2002, at a range of prices up to $100, depending on the retail location.
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas
Incident log
Brinkmann received one report of a CO death involving the use of this outdoor heater, inside of a camper.
What the notice says to do
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 13 2002; last revised SEP 22 2025.