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
Product details
- 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
Company announcement
This recall involves 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers due to violation of mandatory safety standards.
The containers lack flame mitigation devices and are not child-resistant, posing risks of flash fire, burn, and poisoning.
About 30,155 units are affected. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel containers and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. The fuel should be disposed of following local hazardous waste procedures.
Risk:
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.
Impacted states: Nationwide
Products:
- 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
Contact
For more information, call 512-365-6838 or email sales@alliancechemical.com.