Sterno Portable Butane Stoves (Unknown) – Fire and Burn Hazard (2010)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Sterno Portable Butane Stoves
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
UPC Codes
027371500069, 076642060016
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Sterno Portable Butane Stoves. The hazard is: The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing b. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026