CPSC recall 06-519, announced December 20, 2005, covers Chant Kitchen Equipment Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters (about 10,200 units). Hazard: Carbon monoxide hazard. The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Affected units have one of the following model numbers: RMC-LI6LP RMC-LI10LP RMC-LI10LPT RMC-LI18LP-F RMC-LI18LPT-F RMC-LI30LP-F RMC-LI30LPT-F The model number is located on the right side panel of the unit.
Which products are included?
The heaters are propane infrared plaque space heaters sold after September 1, 2005. The units are rectangular in shape and the casing has a white finish. The heaters can be mounted on walls or stand on the floor. The name "Legacy" is centered on the front of the heater immediately below the grill. Affected units have one of the following model numbers: RMC-LI6LP RMC-LI10LP RMC-LI10LPT RMC-LI18LP-F RMC-LI18LPT-F RMC-LI30LP-F RMC-LI30LPT-F The model number is located on the right side panel of the unit. All of the heaters were listed by the Canadian Standards Association.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents of property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
The firm is no longer in business, and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chant Kitchen Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Chant Kitchen Equipment, of Guandong, China
- Recall number
- 06-519
- Units
- About 10,200. All recalled heaters have been returned to CFM.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Heating and hardware retailers, and HVAC dealers in the U.S. sold these heaters from September 2005 through November 2005 for between $156 and $290.
- Distributor
- CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters
CPSC product type: Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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