Recall 11-070, published December 16, 2010
The Sterno Group Sterno Portable Butane Stoves
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
STO6001UPC or product codes
027371500069076642060016The model number and UPC 0-27371-50006-9 or UPC 0-76642-06001-6 is printed on the stove's packaging.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
What should I do if I have STO6001?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with STO6001, then check the UPC codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 478-3766, or go to www.sterno.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Do not take it back to the store. The notice asks owners not to return it to stores.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- The Sterno Group
- Recall published
- December 16, 2010
- Category
- Grills & Fireplaces
- Units
- About 37,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores and other retail stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from September 2009 through September 2010, and to restaurants and restaurant supply stores from August 2006 through September 2010 for between $20 and $30.
