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CPSC, Brinkmann Announce Recall of Outdoor Tabletop Propane Heaters

Recalled June 13, 2002 · CPSC recall 02181 · Brinkmann

Recalled Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heater

Hazard

The heaters can emit high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), which poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Units

About 45,000

Incidents / injuries

Brinkmann received one report of a CO death involving the use of this outdoor heater, inside of a camper.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heaters

Manufacturer(s)

The Brinkmann Corporation, of Dallas, Texas

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →