Texsport · Recalled
Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire 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.
- Units
- About 325
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $37
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Texsport, of Houston, TX.
Incident log
There was one incident of fire reported. No injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.
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.
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 2013; last revised JAN 23 2015.
