Academy Sports and Outdoors · Recalled
CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers, if used indoors.
- Units
- About 40,400
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The heaters have a 6-inch heat reflector and operate with a disposable 16.4-ounce or 14.1-ounce propane tank, sold separately. The product has a chrome neck, a black "on/off" switch, and a black plastic base that houses the propane cylinder.
The file
- Sold at
- "Academy Sports and Outdoors" stores exclusively sold the heaters in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, from Sept. 2001 through May 2003, for about $20.
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, Texas
Incident log
No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
Academy stores at (800) 577-8684 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.academy.com
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 AUG 21 2003; last revised JUN 19 2025.