The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·01198·Announced 2001-01-13

Kenyon International Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Kenyon International is recalling about 3,500 portable butane stoves because the safety fuel shut-off system may fail, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported second-degree burns, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' severity due to significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Kenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn., is recalling about 3,500 portable butane gas stoves. The recall involves "EXPRESS" models with model numbers B23000 or B23001, which are identified on the front of the stove near the adjustment valve. The stoves are labeled "Made in Korea" and "KENYON EXPRESS." The B2300 unit is black, and the B23001 unit is white. The units measure about 7 inches high by 10 inches wide by 12 inches long and feature a single burner with a removable butane fuel canister, regulator, primary nozzle, and electronic ignition.

The recall is being issued because 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. CPSC and Kenyon International Inc. have received one report of the fuel shut-off system failing, resulting in two consumers suffering second-degree burns.

The portable butane stoves were primarily marketed to the boating industry as optional equipment. Boat manufacturers were supplied with these units, and sporting goods stores and marine supply stores sold the stoves separately nationwide from March 2000 through April 2001 for about $70. Consumers should stop using the portable butane stoves immediately and return them to Kenyon International Inc. for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Kenyon International Inc. collect at (860) 664-4906 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected], or visit their website at www.kenyonappliances.com.

The recalled product

Product
Portable butane gas stoves
Manufacturer
Kenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Portable Stoves
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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