DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Recall — HIGH Severity
Enerco · Recalled April 3, 2025 · HVAC & Heating
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: April 3, 2025
Product Description
This recall involves DEWALT 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heaters model number DXH70CFAVX. The heaters are yellow and black. The model number is located on the hang tag. "DEWALT" is printed in black on the side of the bottom yellow portion of the units.
Hazard
The recalled portable heaters' operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent the fan from starting, causing the heaters to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported..
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Enerco to request new instructions and a warning sticker describing how to start the heater using the power button. The new instructions and warning sticker are also available via Enerco's website at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall. Enerco and Lowe's are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Manufacturer Contact
Enerco at 800-964-4328 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.enercogroupinc.com/recall or at https://www.enercogroupinc.com and click on "Recalls" to register and download a copy of the new instructions and warning sticker.
Recall Details
Units sold: About 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Sold at: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200.
Manufactured by: Enerco Group Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio
Country of origin: China
Source
This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: April 3, 2025. CPSC Recall Number: 25203.