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…
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….
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 CPSC recall-The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from c….
- None
- agency class
- 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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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.
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
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