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Enerco Recalls DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced Air Propane Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Enerco DEWALT 70,000 BTU Outdoor Portable Cordless Forced… was recalled on April 3, 2025 in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because the recalled portable heaters' operating instructions can cause consumers to incorrectly depress the start button too quickly and prevent…

Is my unit affected?

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.

Units affected: About 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)

Where it was sold: Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from May 2024 through January 2025 for about $200.

Compare the codes above against the label on your product — usually on the bottom, the back panel, or the packaging. If your unit isn't listed, it is not part of this recall.

What's the 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.

Your remedy & how to claim it

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. (Remedy: Repair)

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.

Not sure what you're entitled to? Read our guide: what to do if your product is recalled.

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