Sunnyside recalls 1-gallon kerosene heater fuel containers over flash fire risk from missing flame safety device
The pre-filled containers lack flame mitigation devices required by safety law, so they could cause a flash fire and serious burns or death.
What to do
Stop using the bottles right away, keep them away from children, and contact Sunnyside for a full refund. Write "RECALLED" on the bottle with permanent marker, email a photo to info@sunnysidecorp.com, and dispose of it under local hazardous waste rules.
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Recall details
- Product
- Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
- Hazard
- The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because they lack flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of flash fire and burn hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 960
- Where sold
- Sold at Amazon.com online and Do-It Best Hardware Stores from May 2026 through July 2026 for about $13.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- August 14, 2026
- Recall date
- August 13, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Sunnyside Corporation Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fuel Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire and Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers
- Description
- This recall involves Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fluid Portable Fuel Containers with batch number 26082. The bottles come in white plastic containers with white caps and have a multicolor label with the words "sunnyside" and "kerosene". The container has labels on front and back and contains warning statements and distributor information. The batch number is located on the upper right front of bottle.
- Hazard
- The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because they lack flame mitigation devices, posing a deadly risk of flash fire and burn hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel bottles immediately, place them out of reach of children, and contact Sunnyside for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" with permanent marker on the bottle; and submit a photo of it to info@sunnysidecorp.com. Consumers should dispose of the fuel bottles in accordance with local and state regulations. Note: Kerosene fuel is hazardous. Fuel containers should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 960
- Sold at
- Sold at Amazon.com online and Do-It Best Hardware Stores from May 2026 through July 2026 for about $13.
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