CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2430.
The heaters have a 6-inch heat reflector and operate with a disposable 16.4-ounce or 14.1-ounce propane tank, sold separately. The product has a chrome neck, a black "on/off" switch, and a black plastic base that houses the propane cylinder.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2430.
Return the heaters to any Academy Store for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact "academy Sports And Outdoors" Stores Exclusively Sold The Heaters In Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee And Texas, From Sept. 2001 Through May 2003, For About $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2430.
Academy stores at (800) 577-8684 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.academy.com
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"academy Sports And Outdoors" Stores Exclusively Sold The Heaters In Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee And Texas, From Sept. 2001 Through May 2003, For About $20. Recall FAQ
"academy Sports And Outdoors" Stores Exclusively Sold The Heaters In Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee And Texas, From Sept. 2001 Through May 2003, For About $20. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: CPSC, Academy Sports and Outdoors Announce Recall of Propane Heaters. The notice was published on August 21, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 40,400 units are potentially affected.