CPSC, Kenyon International Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Butane Stoves
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-01-13). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: B23000, B23001. About 3,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01198 |
| Published | 2001-01-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-16 |
| Product category | Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves |
| Products | Portable butane gas stoves |
| Firm named in the title | Kenyon International Inc. |
| Firms | Kenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 3,500 |
| Model numbers | B23000, B23001 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
The 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. The model number is found on the front of the stove near the adjustment valve. The metal stoves consist of a single burner unit having a removable butane fuel canister, regulator, primary nozzle and burner. The unit has an electronic ignition, and measures about 7 inches high by 10 inches wide by 12 inches long. The B2300 unit is black, and the B23001 unit is white. The portable stoves are labeled "Made in Korea" and "KENYON EXPRESS."
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the portable butane stoves immediately and return them to Kenyon International Inc. for a free repair.
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.
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