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CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers

Date: 2001-07-05
Brand: Cans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.
Category: Consumer Product
Injuries: 1
CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers - image 1

Description

The recall involves Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers.

Hazard

The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing mechanism that would operate if they turned over, and lack adequate guarding.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled kerosene heater/cooker immediately and contact Cans Unlimited, Inc. to receive a refund or replacement. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

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