Safety regulator, Kenyon International Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Butane Stoves
Recall 01198 · Jan 13, 2001 · Kenyon International Inc.
3,500
units affected
3,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01198
- Date
- Jan 13, 2001
- Company
- Kenyon International Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,500
- Product
- Portable butane gas stoves
- Product type
- Ovens/Stoves/Ranges/Microwaves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The portable butane stoves are primarily marketed to the boating industry as optional equipment and are identified as being "EXPRESS" models with model number B23000 or B23001. The model number is found on the front of the stove near the adjustment valve. The metal stoves consist of a single burner unit having a removable butane fuel canister, regulator, primary nozzle and burner. The unit has an electronic ignition, and measures about 7 inches high by 10 inches wide by 12 inches long. The B2300 unit is black, and the B23001 unit is white. The portable stoves are labeled "Made in Korea" and "KENYON EXPRESS."
What can happen
The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the portable butane stoves immediately and return them to Kenyon International Inc. for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- have received one report of the fuel shut-off system failing resulting in two consumers suffering second-degree burns.
- Sold at
- Boat manufacturers were supplied with these units and sporting goods stores and marine supply stores sold the portable butane stoves separately nationwide, from March 2000 through April 2001, for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portable butane gas stoves?
Consumers should stop using the portable butane stoves immediately and return them to Kenyon International Inc. for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.