CPSC2001-01-13
CPSC, Kenyon International Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Butane Stoves
Kenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn.
Hazard
The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the portable butane stoves immediately and return them to Kenyon International Inc. for a free repair.
Sold at
Boat manufacturers were supplied with these units and sporting goods stores and marine supply stores sold the portable butane stoves separately nationwide, from March 2000 through April 2001, for about $70.
Affected count
About 3,500
Injuries reported
CPSC and Kenyon International Inc. have received one report of the fuel shut-off system failing resulting in two consumers suffering second-degree burns.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Products
Portable butane gas stoves
Consumer contact
For more information, call Kenyon International Inc. collect at (860) 664-4906 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at Customercare@kenyonappliances.com or visit their web site at www.kenyonappliances.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kenyon-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Butane-StovesDon't want to check this manually?
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