Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers

Following is the official information from the CPSC:

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date:

JUNE 13, 2013

Recall number: 

13-214

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker

Hazard:

The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.

Remedy:

 Consumer Contact:

Texsport at (800) 231-1402 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at  www.texsport.comand click on RECALL link.

Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units:

About 325

Description:

The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches.  It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes.  The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle.  The heater/cooker’s product number #14219 is printed on the packaging

Incidents/Injuries:

There was one incident of fire reported.  No injuries were reported.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.

Sold at:

Various sporting goods, outdoor and Army/Navy stores nationwide, and online at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Amazon.com from May 2012 to February 2013 for about $37.

Importer:

Texsport, of Houston, TX.

Manufactured in:

China