CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters

Recalled December 20, 2005 · CPSC recall 06519 · CFM

Hazard

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.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

Units

About 10,200. All recalled heaters have been returned to CFM.

Incidents / injuries

No injuries or incidents of property damage have been reported.

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: RMC-LI6LP RMC-LI10LP RMC-LI10LPT RMC-LI18LP-F RMC-LI18LPT-F RMC-LI30LP-F RMC-LI30LPT-F The model number is located on the right side panel of the unit. All of the heaters were listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

What to do

The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

Contact

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

Product

Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters

Manufacturer(s)

Chant Kitchen Equipment, of Guandong, China

Distributed by

CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Retailers

Heating and hardware retailers, and HVAC dealers in the U.S. sold these heaters from September 2005 through November 2005 for between $156 and $290.

Made in

China

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