CPSC2001-07-05
CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
Cans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.
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.
Sold at
Cans Unlimited, Inc. catalog and web site sold these units nationwide, between April 1999 and January 2000, for $63 to $93.
Affected count
2,280
Injuries reported
None reported.
Products
Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Cans Unlimited, Inc. toll free at (800) 336-3523 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Consumers can access Cans Unlimited Inc. website at www.cuiheat.com/pages/recall.html. Consumers can also write Cans Unlimited, Inc. at 1700 Poplar Drive, Greer, SC 29651.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Cans-Unlimited-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Kerosene-Heaters-CookersDon't want to check this manually?
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