CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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 Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 16, 2010

Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
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.
Injuries
Sterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11070

Product Information

Product Name
Sterno Portable Butane Stoves
Product Type
Outdoor Gas Grills and Stoves
Number of Units
About 37,500
Imported By
The Sterno Group LLC, of Des Plaines, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 478-3766
Website www.sterno.com
Full Contact Information

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