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CPSC recall · Reported July 5, 2001

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

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 ex…

Recall #
01519
Affected scope
2,280
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Cans Unlimited Inc. (Cui), of Greer, S.c. recalled The recall involves Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Hea… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers was recalled by Cans Unlimited Inc. (Cui), of Greer, S.c. in July 5, 2001. Reason: The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from c…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled kerosene heater/cooker immediately and contact C…. Verify recall #01519 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cans Unlimited Inc. (Cui), of Greer, S.c. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from c….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
July 5, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01519 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01519) was formally reported on July 5, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Cans Unlimited Inc. (Cui), of Greer, S.c. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,280.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,280

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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

Reason for recall

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, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01519
Date reported July 5, 2001
Date initiated July 5, 2001
Recalling firm Cans Unlimited Inc. (Cui), of Greer, S.c.
Affected scope 2,280
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

2,280 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled kerosene heater/cooker immediately and contact Cans Unlimited, Inc. to receive a refund …

  • Check the recall number (01519) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recall involves Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers.. Recalled by Cans Unlimited Inc. (Cui), of Greer, S.c.. Units affected: 2,280.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 5, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01519.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01519) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported July 5, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.