Product Recall Number: 21-074
Why was DeWALT® cordless kerosene forced-air heaters recalled?
The heaters can re-start unexpectedly while in standby mode if the room temperature falls below the thermostat set point, posing fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazards.
Product Recall Number: 21-074
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2021-02-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: DeWALT® cordless kerosene forced-air heaters
Description: This recall involves DeWALT cordless kerosene forced-air heaters model number DXH90CFAK with serial numbers 340902-20001001 through 340902-20004000 and model number DXH90CFAKM with serial numbers 340901-20001001 through 340901-20001500. The heaters have a black tank/base, a yellow body and a gray combustion barrel. “DeWALT” and “90,000 BTU” are printed in yellow on the combustion barrel. The model number and serial number are located on the side panel opposite the controls.
Hazard Description: The heaters can re-start unexpectedly while in standby mode if the room temperature falls below the thermostat set point, posing fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 4,500
Incidents: Enerco has received one report of a heater starting unexpectedly when it was moved while in standby without being turned off. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco for a free replacement corded heater.
Sold At: Lowe’s stores and farm and supply stores nationwide from June 2020 through November 2020 for about $350.
Importers: Enerco Group, Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed