Alliance Chemical Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers

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This CPSC action (record #26445) was formally reported on April 30, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Alliance Chemical, of Taylor, Texas is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 30,155.

The documented reason for this recall is: The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk o… 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 fuel containers immediately, place them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide a dated p… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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