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Product Recall Number: 01-519

Why was Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heater/Cookers recalled?

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.

Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heater/Cookers
Here's product recall specific data for Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heater/Cookers.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-519

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2001-07-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fujika Models KSP-229 and KSP-231 Hi-Pet Heater/Cookers

  • Description: 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 website 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. website 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.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: 2280

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled kerosene heater/cooker immediately and contact Cans Unlimited, Inc. to receive a refund or replacement.

  • Sold At: Cans Unlimited, Inc. catalog and website sold these units nationwide between April 1999 and January 2000 for $63 to $93.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed