Safety Recall: Nihon Gas Cassette Gas Canister – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 06, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000017142
Product: Cassette Gas Canister
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 cassette gas canisters manufactured by Nihon Gas Co., Ltd. and sold through Tsuruha and Kusuri no Fukutaro retail chains. The recall, identified under management number 00000017142, was initiated on February 3, 2017, after it was discovered that a defective internal component could cause gas leakage when the canister is attached to a cassette stove.

This defect poses a serious safety risk, as gas leaks can lead to fire or explosion. The affected product is a standard cassette-type butane canister used with portable stoves. 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 importance of addressing such hazards promptly.

Consumers who have purchased these canisters should take the following steps immediately:

• Stop using the product and disconnect it from any stove.
• Check the product label for the manufacturer name “日本瓦斯” (Nihon Gas) and retailer information.
• Contact the retailer (Tsuruha or Kusuri no Fukutaro) or Nihon Gas for return and refund instructions.
• Do not dispose of the canister in regular trash; follow local hazardous waste guidelines.

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

The recall was initiated on 2017-02-03. The product was manufactured by Nihon Gas Co., Ltd. and sold by Tsuruha Co., Ltd. and Kusuri no Fukutaro Co., Ltd. The hazard involves a defective internal component that may cause gas leakage when the canister is attached to a cassette stove. References include the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE). Management number: 00000017142.

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