Safety Recall: ESSO Kerosene – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 13, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000019769
Product: Kerosene
Brand: ESSO
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

On April 19, 2018, the Japan Consumer Affairs Agency published a recall notice for kerosene sold at the ESSO Oil Road Hiromi Service Station (ESSO「オイルロード広見サービスステーション」) between April 2 and April 18, 2018. The recall was triggered after a quality abnormality was detected in a portion of the kerosene, posing potential safety risks to consumers.

This recall is significant because kerosene is widely used for heating and cooking in Japan, and any quality defect could lead to equipment malfunction, fire hazards, or health issues. The affected product was sold under the ESSO brand, and the recall notice urges consumers who purchased kerosene during the specified period to stop using it immediately.

Consumers who purchased kerosene from the ESSO Oil Road Hiromi Service Station between April 2 and April 18, 2018, should take the following steps:

• Check the purchase date and location against the recall notice.
• Stop using the kerosene immediately to avoid potential hazards.
• Contact the service station or the recall hotline listed in the notice for instructions on return or disposal.

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

Sales period: April 2–18, 2018, at ESSO Oil Road Hiromi Service Station. Management number: 00000019769. Recall initiated on April 19, 2018, due to quality abnormality in a portion of the kerosene.

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