Official recall notice
CPSCN/ANotable
CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
- Recall date
- 2001-07-05
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 2,280
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
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.
Product description
The recall involves Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers.
Reported incidents
None reported.