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Carbon MonoxideJuly 5, 2001CPSC #01519

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

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
2,280
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Where it was sold

  • Cans Unlimited, Inc. catalog and web site sold these units nationwide, between April 1999 and January 2000, for $63 to $93.

Photos

Recalled Fujika kerosene heater/cooker
View official CPSC recall

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