Sunnyside 1-K Kerosene Fuel Containers Recall
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Sunnyside Corporation is recalling about 960 gallon 1-K kerosene heater fluid portable fuel containers due to a flash fire and burn hazard from missing flame mitigation devices.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on August 13, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Sunnyside Corporation is recalling its gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fluid Portable Fuel Containers because they violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act. The containers lack flame mitigation devices, posing a risk of serious injury or death from flash fire and burn hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers with batch number 26082. The bottles are white plastic containers with white caps and a multicolor label featuring the words "sunnyside" and "kerosene." About 960 units were sold at Amazon.com online and Do-It Best Hardware Stores from May 2026 through July 2026 for about $13. The distributor is Sunnyside Corporation of Wheeling, Illinois.
What You Should 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 a permanent marker on the bottle and submit a photo to info@sunnysidecorp.com. Consumers should dispose of the fuel bottles in accordance with local and state regulations. Contact Sunnyside Corporation toll-free at 800-323-8611 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email info@sunnysidecorp.com.
Why This Matters
The recalled containers pose a deadly risk of flash fire and burn hazard because they lack required flame mitigation devices.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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