Sterno Portable Butane Stoves recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Sterno Portable Butane Stoves recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact Sterno toll-free at (877) 478-3766 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sterno.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 027371500069, 076642060016
- Product
- Sterno Portable Butane Stoves
- Company
- The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 37,500
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- December 16, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- Sterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.