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Affected model numbers
B23000B23001The portable butane stoves are primarily marketed to the boating industry as optional equipment and are identified as being "EXPRESS" models with model number B23000 or B23001.
Why it was recalled
The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Kenyon International Inc. have received one report of the fuel shut-off system failing resulting in two consumers suffering second-degree burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the portable butane stoves immediately and return them to Kenyon International Inc. for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 01-198
- Units
- About 3,500
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Boat manufacturers were supplied with these units and sporting goods stores and marine supply stores sold the portable butane stoves separately nationwide, from March 2000 through April 2001, for about $70.
- Importer
- Kenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn.
Portable butane gas stoves
CPSC product type: Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
Recall contact information
For more information, call Kenyon International Inc. collect at (860) 664-4906 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at Customercare@kenyonappliances.com or visit their web site at www.kenyonappliances.com
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