CPSC recall · Reported August 13, 2026
Sunnyside Corporation Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fuel Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire and Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers
The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because they lack flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of…
Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois recalled This recall involves Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fluid Portable Fu….
Sunnyside Corporation Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fuel Containers Due to Ri… was recalled by Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois in August 13, 2026. Reason: The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety A…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel bottles immediately, place them out of reac…. Verify recall #26701 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois issued this CPSC recall-The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety A….
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- August 13, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26701 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #26701) was formally reported on August 13, 2026. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 960.
The documented reason for this recall is: The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because they lack flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of flash fire and burn hazard. 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 bottles immediately, place them out of reach of children, and contact Sunnyside for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" with perma… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fluid Portable Fuel Containers with batch number 26082. The bottles come in white plastic containers with white caps and have a multicolor label with the words "sunnyside" and "kerosene". The container has labels on front and back and contains warning statements and distributor information. The batch number is located on the upper right front of bottle.
Reason for recall
The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because they lack flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of flash fire and burn hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel bottles immediately, place them out of reach of children, and contact Sunnyside for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" with permanent marker on the bottle; and submit a photo of it to info@sunnysidecorp.com. Consumers should dispose of the fuel bottles in accordance with local and state regulations. Note: Kerosene fuel is hazardous. Fuel containers should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26701 |
| Date reported | August 13, 2026 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois |
| Affected scope | About 960 |
| 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 fuel bottles immediately, place them out of reach of children, and contact Sunnyside for…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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