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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

Reported: April 3, 2025 Initiated: April 3, 2025 #25203

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 21,250 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Enerco-Recalls-DEWALT-70000-BTU-Outdoor-Portable-Cordless-Forced-Air-Propane-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 3, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 25203.

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