Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers
Recalled by Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois
Consumer product recall
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois has recalled Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on August 13, 2026. It involves a fire or burn hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers, with approximately About 960 affected. The company behind the recall is Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois.
From the official recall notice: “This recall involves Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater and Appliance Fluid Portable Fuel Containers with batch number 26082. The bottles come in white plastic containers with white caps and have a multicolor label with the words "sunnyside" and "kerosene". The container has labels on front and back and contains warning statements and distributor information. The batch number is located on the upper right front of…”
Why was Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fire or burn hazard.
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: None reported
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The official recall notice states: “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 container…”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fire or burn hazard actually means
A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers from Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Sunnyside Corporation, of Wheeling, Illinois. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- August 13, 2026
- Recall started
- August 13, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The pre-filled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards of the Portable Fuel Contai…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fire or burn hazard means the product can overheat, catch fire, or cause burns during normal use or charging. Recalls like these are issued to prevent property damage and injuries. Consumers are usually advised to stop using the product right away.
What should I do if I have Sunnyside gallon 1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10929. Information last synced from the FDA on August 19, 2026.