Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-12-16). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: STO6001, 50006. About 37,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11070 |
| Published | 2010-12-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Outdoor Gas Grills and Stoves |
| Products | Sterno Portable Butane Stoves |
| Firm named in the title | Sterno |
| Firms | The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 37,500 |
| Model numbers | STO6001, 50006 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00027371500069, 00076642060016 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores and other retail stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from September 2009 through September 2010, and to restaurants and restaurant supply stores from August 2006 through September 2010 for between $20 and $30. |
Description
The recalled portable butane stoves have model numbers STO6001 and 50006. The single burner stoves are black and measure about 14 inches wide x 12 inches long x 4 inches high. They use an eight-ounce butane canister as the fuel source. "Sterno" is printed on the front of the stove. The model number and UPC 0-27371-50006-9 or UPC 0-76642-06001-6 is printed on the stove's packaging.
Hazard
The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable butane stoves and contact Sterno for instructions to return the units to Sterno for a free replacement stove. Do not return the stoves to the place of purchase.
Incidents and injuries
Sterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off. No injuries have been reported.
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