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

Recalled July 5, 2001 · CPSC recall 01519 · Cans Unlimited

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.

Units

2,280

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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

What to do

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.

Product

Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers

Manufacturer(s)

Cans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C.

Retailers

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

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →