WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kenyon International Inc. (Clinton, CT), in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling about 3,500 portable butane gas stoves. The safety fuel shutoff system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. When overheated, the flame from the stove flares up and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve. There has been one report of the fuel shutoff system’s failing, resulting in second-degree burn injuries to two consumers.
The portable butane stoves, primarily marketed to the boating industry as optional equipment, are “EXPRESS” models with the number B23000 (black) or B23001 (white). The model number is found on the front of the stoves near the adjustment valve. They were sold separately by sporting goods stores and marine supply stores sold them separately nationwide from March 2000 through April 2001.
The metal stoves have a single burner unit and a removable butane fuel canister, regulator, primary nozzle, and burner. The units have an electronic ignition and measure about 7 inches high �10 inches wide W �2 inches long. The portable stoves are labeled “Made in Korea” and “KENYON EXPRESS.”
The stoves should be taken out of service immediately and returned to Kenyon International Inc. for free repair. For more information, call Kenyon International Inc. toll-free at (866) 585-7377 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit its Web site at www.kenyonmarine.com.
