CPSC, Cans Unlimited, Inc. Announce Recall of Kerosene Heaters/ Cookers
PRODUCT: Kerosene heater/cooker - Cans Unlimited Inc. (CUI), of Greer,
S.C., is voluntarily recalling 2,280 Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers.
The recall involves Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet
Heater/Cookers. Cans Unlimited, Inc. catalog and web site sold these
units nationwide between April 1999 and January 2000 for $63 to $93.
PROBLEM: The recalled units are not approved for use indoors. Use
indoors can lead to injury and possibly death from carbon monoxide
poisoning. The cookers also do not have an automatic extinguishing
mechanism that would operate if they turned over and lack adequate
guarding.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled kerosene
heater/cooker immediately and contact Cans Unlimited, Inc. to receive a
refund or replacement. Consumers should call Cans Unlimited, Inc. toll
free at (800) 336-3523 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday
through Friday. Consumers can access Cans Unlimited Inc. web site at
www.cuiheat.com/pages/recall.html. Consumers can also write Cans
Unlimited, Inc. at 1700 Poplar Drive, Greer, SC 29651.
Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
