CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-07-05). Hazards: carbon monoxide, chemical. Models: KSP-229, KSP-231. About 2,280 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01519 |
| Published | 2001-07-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-22 |
| Product category | Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters |
| Products | Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers |
| Firm named in the title | Cans Unlimited, Inc. |
| Firms | Cans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer, S.C. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 2,280 |
| Model numbers | KSP-229, KSP-231 |
| Hazard classes | carbon monoxide, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Cans Unlimited, Inc. catalog and web site sold these units nationwide, between April 1999 and January 2000, for $63 to $93. |
Description
The recall involves Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heaters/Cookers.
Hazard
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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