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CPSCGeneral Alert

Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Published: December 16, 2010Recall ID: 11070Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Sterno Portable Butane Stoves

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Sterno-Recalls-Portable-Butane-Stoves-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
TitleSterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11070.11070a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11070.11070b.jpg
Hazards › NameThe 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.
Injuries › NameSterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameSterno Portable Butane Stoves
Products › TypeOutdoor Gas Grills and Stoves
Products › Category I D68443
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 37,500
Recall I D536
Remedies › NameConsumers 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.
Importers › NameThe Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.
Retailers › NameSporting 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 Date2010-12-16T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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.
Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C027371500069
Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C076642060016
Recall Number11070
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina