Safety Recall: Nihon Gas CO-OP Gas Cartridge (for Cassette Stove) 250g x 3 – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000017155
Product: CO-OP Gas Cartridge (for Cassette Stove) 250g x 3
Brand: Nihon Gas
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a recall notice for CO-OP brand gas cartridges (250g x 3-pack) used with cassette stoves. The recall, identified under management number 00000017155, was initiated on February 3, 2017, after it was discovered that a defect in internal components could cause gas leakage when the cartridge is attached to a cassette stove. The products were manufactured by Nihon Gas Co., Ltd. and distributed by the Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union.

This defect poses a serious safety risk, as gas leakage from a pressurized cartridge can lead to fire, explosion, or asphyxiation in enclosed spaces. The recall is supported by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE), underscoring the regulatory urgency. Consumers who have purchased these cartridges should immediately stop using them and follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer or retailer.

Affected users should take the following steps:

• Immediately discontinue use of the recalled gas cartridges and remove them from any cassette stove.
• Check the product packaging for the brand name “CO・OP” and the product description “ガスボンベ(カセットコンロ用) 250gx3本”.
• Contact Nihon Gas Co., Ltd. or the Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union for instructions on return, replacement, or refund.
• Do not dispose of the cartridges in regular trash; follow the guidance provided by the recall authorities for safe handling.

AFFECTED BATCHES & TARGET SPECIFICS

– **Target Model / Type:** N/A
– **JAN Barcode:** N/A
– **Affected Serial / Lot Numbers:** N/A
– **Total Units Affected:** N/A

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY NOTES

Manufactured by Nihon Gas Co., Ltd. and sold by Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union. Recall initiated on 2017-02-03. Reference sources: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE). Management number: 00000017155.

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