The Alliance Chemical, of Taylor, Texas 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the portable fuel container safety act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. in addition, the children's gasoline burn prevention act requires all closures on portable kerosene fuel containers to be child-resistant. the container is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers — Units: About 30,155
This recall involves the bottles of 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel. The bottles come in transparent plastic containers with white caps and have a multicolor label with "KEROSENE" in all capital white lettering and "1-K HEATER FUEL" in similar lettering. The label only has a single front panel and contains warnings and distributor information.
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable kerosene fuel containers to be child-resistant. The container is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled fuel containers immediately, place them out of reach of children and contact Alliance Chemical for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to provide a dated photo of the product and dispose of the fuel following local hazardous waste procedures. Note: Kerosene fuel is hazardous. Fuel containers should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Consumer 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 online at alliancechemical.com/pages/recall or alliancechemical.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
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How do I know if my 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
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