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Bernzomatic Offers $250 Bounty For Old Propane Heaters

Recall 95-002 · October 3, 1994 · Bernzomatic

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
95-002 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 3, 1994
Brand
Bernzomatic
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Bernzomatic Portable Gas Radiant Heater propane gas heaters
Last updated by CPSC
October 3, 1994

What was recalled

October 3, 1994 Release # 95-002 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, BernzOmatic, once located in Medina, New York (now a brand under Irwin Industrial, located in Wilmington, OH), is offering owners of model TX900 and TX900A propane heaters $250 to return the heaters to the company. Carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a defective burner in the heaters has killed at least 42 people, six of them since 1987.About 40,000 of these portable propane gas radiant heaters were sold for $30-35 nationwide from 1962 to 1966. Bernzomatic originally recalled the camping-style heaters in 1966 and reissued the recall in cooperation with CPSC in 1987. Bernzomatic repeated the recall in 1988, 1989, and 1990.About 7,000 of the recalled heaters are believed to still be in use. The heaters are often re-sold in yard sales and in second-hand stores.Recalled heaters have a green metal cabinet that is approximately 9 inches wide, 14 inches high, and 7 inches deep with room inside for one or two 14.1 ounce propane gas cylinders. "BernzOmatic" appears on the front of the heater and on the instructions inside the rear door. The model number TX900 or TX900A and the words "Portable Gas Radiant Heater" also appear on the instructions inside the rear door.Consumers should stop using the heater and call call Irwin Industrial (which owns the BernzOmatic brand name) toll-free at 800-654-9011 for instructions on how to return it for the $250 bounty

Is my product affected?

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  • Bernzomatic Portable Gas Radiant Heater propane gas heaters

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bernzomatic.

Recall history and context

Bernzomatic appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Bernzomatic recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Bernzomatic Portable Gas Radiant Heater propane gas heaters. C.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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