CPSC recall 01198
Portable butane gas stoves
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-03-16
On 2026-03-16 the CPSC announced a recall of Portable butane gas stoves by Kenyon International, citing the unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled wi….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01198 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-01-13 |
| Published | 2026-03-16 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Kenyon International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Portable butane gas stoves | The portable butane stoves are primarily marketed to the boating industry as optional equipment and are identified as being "EXPRESS" models with model number B23000 or B23001. The model number is found on the front of the stove near the adjustment valve. The metal stoves consist of a single burner unit having a removable butane fuel canister, regulator, primary nozzle and burner. The unit has an electronic ignition, and measures about 7 inches high by 10 inches wide by 12 inches long. The B2300 unit is black, and the B23001 unit is white. The portable stoves are labeled "Made in Korea" and "KENYON EXPRESS."
Reason
The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kenyon-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Portable-Butane-Stoves
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