Sunnyside Corporation Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fuel Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash…
The stated 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 f
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers on August 13, 2026. The stated 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. About 960 units are covered. What to do: 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… No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced. Sold amazon.com online and Do-It Best Hardware Stores from May 2026 through July 2026 for about $13. This is a national recall issued by a federal agency; it is not specific to New Carlisle or to Ohio. CPSC
Context
By the numbers
- Date of record: August 13, 2026 CPSC
- Recall number: 26701 CPSC
- Recall date: August 13, 2026 CPSC
- Product: Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers CPSC
- Units: About 960 CPSC
- Hazard: The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act because CPSC
- Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel bottles immediately, place them out of reach of children, and contact Sunn CPSC
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The source filing
| Recall number | 26701 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | August 13, 2026 |
| Product | Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers |
| Units | About 960 |
| 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 type | Refund |
| Injuries reported | None reported |
| Sold at | Amazon.com online and Do-It Best Hardware Stores from May 2026 through July 2026 for about $13. |
| Company | Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois |
| Scope | National recall — CPSC publishes no state or ZIP breakdown |
| Consumer contact | Sunnyside Corporation toll-free at 800-323-8611 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@sunnysidecorp.com, or online at https://www.sunnysidecorp.com/accessibility or https://www.sunnysidecorp.com and click "Accessibility & Recall Information" under the menu icon at the top of the page for more information. |
Published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (saferproducts.gov). This is the agency's public filing as The Lantern received it, shown with its fields named in plain English.