The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable kerosene fuel containers to be child-resistant. The container is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Alliance Chemical is recalling 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel containers because they don't have child-resistant closures or flame protection, which can cause serious burns, flash fires, or poisoning in children. These containers were sold with a label showing 'KEROSENE' in all caps and a multicolor label. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1156-alliance-chemical-1-k-kerosene-heater-fuel-recall-flash-fire.
“Alliance Chemical 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel Recall: Flash Fire and Child Poisoning Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1156-alliance-chemical-1-k-kerosene-heater-fuel-recall-flash-fire. Based on CPSC recall #10742 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Alliance-Chemical-Recalls-1-K-Kerosene-Heater-Fluid-Containers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-Burn-and-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 30, 2026, that Alliance Chemical is recalling 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid containers due to risks of flash fire, burns, and child poisoning. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact the company for a full refund.
Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel containers immediately, place them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide a dated photo of the product and dispose of the fuel following local hazardous waste procedures.
The hazard
The pre-filled fuel containers violate mandatory safety standards because they lack required flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. Additionally, the closures are not child-resistant as required by law, creating a risk of burn and poisoning to children. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Alliance Chemical has one other recall on record since May 13, 2021, involving sodium hydroxide products and child safety risks. Other recent recalls of similar products include Sunnyside 1-K Kerosene Fuel Containers Risk Flash Fire and Burn Injury (August 13, 2026), Scepter Gas and Oil Fuel Containers Recalled for Flash Fire and Child Poisoning Risk (February 4, 2026), and Scepter Gas and Oil Fuel Containers Risk Flash Fire and Child Poisoning (October 23, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for transparent plastic containers with white caps and a multicolor label showing 'KEROSENE' in all capital white lettering and '1-K HEATER FUEL' in similar lettering.
Discard the recalled fuel containers immediately to prevent flash fires or burns.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Place the containers out of reach of children to prevent accidental poisoning or burns.
Contact for Refund
Contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund by providing a dated photo of the product.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel containers immediately, place them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide a dated photo of the product and dispose of the fuel following local hazardous waste procedures. Note: Kerosene fuel is hazardous. Fuel containers should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Take action
Contact Alliance Chemical
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alliance Chemical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10742 — Alliance Chemical 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel Recall: Flash Fire and Child Poisoning Risk
Hello,
I own a Alliance Chemical 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel Recall: Flash Fire and Child Poisoning Risk that is covered by recall 10742 from Alliance Chemical.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel containers immediately, place them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide a dated photo of the product and dispose of the fuel following local hazardous waste procedures. Note: Kerosene fuel is hazardous. Fuel containers should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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