Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Plain-English summary

The Sterno Group LLC is recalling about 37,500 Sterno Portable Butane Stoves, model numbers STO6001 and 50006. The single-burner stoves are black, measure approximately 14 inches wide by 12 inches long by 4 inches high, and use an eight-ounce butane canister as fuel. The word "Sterno" is printed on the front of the stove, and the model number and UPC 0-27371-50006-9 or UPC 0-76642-06001-6 are printed on the packaging.

The recall was issued because 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 defect poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Sterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled stoves were 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable butane stoves and contact Sterno for instructions to return the units for a free replacement stove. Do not return the stoves to the place of purchase. 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 www.sterno.com.

The recalled product

Product

Sterno Portable Butane Stoves

Manufacturer

The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.

Category

Consumer Product — Outdoor Cooking Equipment

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

37,500

Is your product affected?

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