CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters
Released: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is voluntarily recalling about 10,200 Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters. Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
Recall Details
Product
Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters
Description
The heaters are propane infrared plaque space heaters sold after September 1, 2005. The units are rectangular in shape and the casing has a white finish. The heaters can be mounted on walls or stand on the floor. The name "Legacy" is centered on the front of the heater immediately below the grill. Affected units have one of the following model numbers:
Hazards
Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
Incidents
No injuries or incidents of property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Stop using the heater and immediately contact CFM to arrange for a refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product with an equivalent unit. CFM Corporation already notified known purchasers about this recall.
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