Alliance Chemical Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Containers Due to Risk of Se...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable kerosene fuel containers to be child-resistant. The container is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the bottles of 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel. The bottles come in transparent plastic containers with white caps and have a multicolor label with "KEROSENE" in all capital white lettering and "1-K HEATER FUEL" in similar lettering. The label only has a single front panel and contains warnings and distributor information.
Affected Products
1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Alliance-Chemical-Recalls-1-K-Kerosene-Heater-Fluid-Containers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-Burn-and-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers |
| Title | Alliance Chemical Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1k-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Container (quart) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1k-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Container (gallon) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1k-3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Container (packaging) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1k-4.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Container (label) |
| Hazards › Name | The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable kerosene fuel containers to be child-resistant. The container is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 30,155 |
| Recall I D | 10742 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel containers immediately, place them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide a dated photo of the product and dispose of the fuel following local hazardous waste procedures. Note: Kerosene fuel is hazardous. Fuel containers should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Amazon.com and AllianceChemical.com from January 2023 through March 2026 for between $18 and $102 depending on the size. |
| Recall Date | 2026-04-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the bottles of 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel. The bottles come in transparent plastic containers with white caps and have a multicolor label with "KEROSENE" in all capital white lettering and "1-K HEATER FUEL" in similar lettering. The label only has a single front panel and contains warnings and distributor information. |
| Recall Number | 26445 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Alliance Chemical, of Taylor, Texas |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Alliance Chemical toll-free at 512-365-6838 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at sales@alliancechemical.com or online at alliancechemical.com/pages/recall or alliancechemical.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |