Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-536.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-536.
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 you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-536.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a furniture recall: Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. The notice was published on December 16, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 37,500 units are potentially affected.