Sterno recalls portable butane stoves with model numbers STO6001 and 50006 due to a risk of butane leakage causing fire and burns. Consumers must stop using and return units for free replacement.
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 poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Sterno is recalling portable butane stoves that can leak butane when turned off, creating a fire and burn hazard. Owners should stop using these stoves immediately and return them for a free replacement.
The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned off, allowing butane to leak. This leakage can ignite and cause fires or burns if exposed to open flames or sparks.
Anyone who owns a Sterno portable butane stove with model numbers STO6001 or 50006 is affected. Users near open flames or in areas with high fire risk are most at risk.
Look for stoves with model numbers STO6001 or 50006. They are black, about 14 inches wide, 12 inches long, and 4 inches high. The packaging includes UPC codes 0-27371-50006-9 or 0-76642-06001-6.
Immediately stop using the recalled portable butane stoves to prevent fire and burn hazards.
Contact Sterno for instructions to return the units for a free replacement stove.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable butane stoves and contact Sterno for instructions to return the units to Sterno for a free replacement stove. Do not return the stoves to the place of purchase.
Model numbers STO6001 and 50006.
Look for black stoves measuring about 14 inches wide x 12 inches long x 4 inches high with model numbers STO6001 or 50006 on the packaging.
No, do not return the stoves to the place of purchase; contact Sterno for return instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sterno to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 536 — Sterno Sterno Portable Butane Stoves Hello, I own a Sterno Portable Butane Stoves that is covered by recall 536 from Sterno. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable butane stoves and contact Sterno for instructions to return the units to Sterno for a free replacement stove. Do not return the stoves to the place of purchase. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
