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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.

DeWALT® cordless kerosene forced-air heaters
Here's product recall specific data for DeWALT® cordless kerosene forced-air heaters.

  • 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