CPSC recall 86058
Cosy-Glo liquid propane (LP) gas-fired cabinet heaters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-12-31
On 2014-12-31 the CPSC announced a recall of Cosy-Glo liquid propane (LP) gas-fired cabinet heaters by Valor International, citing explosion/Projectiles.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 86058 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 1986-10-01 |
| Published | 2014-12-31 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Valor International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Cosy-Glo liquid propane (LP) gas-fired cabinet heaters; Valorette liquid propane (LP) gas-fired cabinet heaters | LP Gas-Fired Cabinet Heaters Recalled by Valor NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 1986 Release # 86-058 CPSC Warns of LP Gas-Fired Cabinet Heaters Dangers Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Valor International Limited, an English manufacturer, is issuing a safety notice concerning approximately 3,000 LP gas-fired cabinet heaters which may create a potential fire and explosion hazard due to gas leakage. The heaters are "Cosy-Glo" Model 177 and "Valorette" Model 378. They were imported and sold by Valor America Heating, Inc., Ottsville, Pennsylvania, an independent U.S. firm that has gone out of business. The cabinet heaters were sold primarily in Iowa, Minnesota, Pennsyl vania and Wisconsin from 1980 to 1982 for approximately $250. The Commission is aware of 5 fire/explosion incidents involving the Cosy-Glo or Valorette heaters. In all 5 incidents property damage and/or injuries were reported. The heaters were designed to be used with a 20 pound LP gas cylinder stored inside the cabinet, although no LP gas cylinder was sold with the heater and all available LP gas cylinders are intended for outdoor use. Use of the heaters connected to an LP gas cylinder located indoors may create a potential fire and explosion hazard due to gas leakage at the connector valve or pressure regulator. In addition, an LP gas cylinder intended for use outdoors may vent gas into the environment due to the expansion of gas if it is over-filled. Consumers should discontinue use of the heater and contact 11 their local gas company for assistance in connecting the heater to an outside gas source. Anyone wishing additional information may call the CPSC's toll-free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.
Reason
Explosion/Projectiles
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1986/CPSC-Warns-of-LP-Gas-Fired-Cabinet-Heaters-Dangers
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