Sterno Portable Butane Stoves
Description: The recalled portable butane stoves have model numbers STO6001 and 50006. The single burner stoves are black and measure about 14 inches wide x 12 inches long x 4 inches high. They use an eight-ounce butane canister as the fuel source. “Sterno” is printed on the front of the stove. The model number and UPC 0-27371-50006-9 or UPC 0-76642-06001-6 is printed on the stove’s packaging. [Learn More]
About 37,500 units were affected by this recall.
Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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Sterno Portable Butane Stoves Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 12/16/2010 |
| Recall ID | 536 |
| Recall Number | 11070 |
| Product Type | Ranges and Ovens |
| Hazard | 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. |
| Injuries | Sterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | For additional information, contact Sterno toll-free at (877) 478-3766 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.sterno.com |
| Last Updated | 07/08/2016 |
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