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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| September 15, 1987 |
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| Release # 87-053 |
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Bernzomatic TX-900A Heater
Recall -- $50 Refund Offered
WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, BernzOmatic of Medina, New York, today, announced
the recall of its model TX-900A portable propane gas radiant heaters
last manufactured and sold by the company in 1966.
The Commission is aware of 16 deaths and one serious injury that.
have occurred since 1972, from asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning that may have been associated with the use of there heaters
in poorly ventilated areas. The latest such incident occurred in
December 1986. Directions which may be on the TX-900A heater state,
among other things: "FOR COMPLETELY SAFE OPERATION, this heater
SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS, since all combustion
heaters consume oxygen and exhaust fumes can be harmful. DO NOT USE
WHEN SLEEPING."
Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and
contact BernzOmatic. BernzOmatic is offering to refund owners $50
for each model TX-900A heater returned C.O.D.
Approximately 33,000 TX-9OCA heaters were produced and sold by
the manufacturer between 1962 and 1966. The heater (pictured) is
housed in a blue or green metal cabinet approximately 9 inches
wide x 14 inches high x 7 inches deep, with room inside for two 34.1
ounce propane gas cylinders. The name BernzOmatic appears on the
front of the heater. The name BernzOmatic, the model number TX-SW
and the description, Portable Gas Radiant Fester appear on
instructions which may be on the inner side of the rear door.
Owners of a model TX-90OA heater should call BernzOmatic
toll-free at 800-828-7611 for information on how to return the heater
and obtain a refund. New York State residents should call collect
716-798-4979. To determine if your product is covered by this
announcement, consumers may call the CPSC toll-free hotline number at
8OO-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is
8OO-638-8270 .
While BernzOmatic is voluntarily conducting this recall, it is
BernzOmatic's position that its action does not constitute an
admission that there has been any violation of any state, federal or
common law, nor does BernzOmatic admit liability.
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