Alliance Chemical Recalls 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Containers
Alliance Chemical is recalling about 30,155 units of 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers due to violations of safety standards, posing risks of flash fire, burns, and child poisoning.
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What Happened
Alliance Chemical is recalling its 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers because they lack required flame mitigation devices and child-resistant closures, violating mandatory safety standards and posing risks of serious injury or death from flash fires, burns, and child poisoning.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves about 30,155 bottles of 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel in transparent plastic containers with white caps and multicolor labels featuring "KEROSENE" and "1-K HEATER FUEL" in all capital white lettering. These products were sold online at Amazon.com and AllianceChemical.com from January 2023 through March 2026 for between $18 and $102. No model numbers or UPCs were specified.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel containers, keep them out of reach of children, and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. To get the refund, provide a dated photo of the product and dispose of the fuel following local hazardous waste procedures. Contact Alliance Chemical toll-free at 512-365-6838 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at sales@alliancechemical.com, or visit alliancechemical.com and click "Recall" for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall underscores the critical need for safety features in portable fuel containers to prevent flash fires and protect children from poisoning hazards. It affects a substantial number of units sold in the United States, highlighting potential risks to consumers nationwide.
Source
This information is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more details, visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Alliance-Chemical-Recalls-1-K-Kerosene-Heater-Fluid-Containers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-Burn-and-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers. The official recall number is 26445.
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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