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

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 13, 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

A recall has been issued for CO-OP brand gas cartridges (for cassette stoves) sold in packs of three 250g units. The products were manufactured by Nihon Gas Co., Ltd. and distributed by the Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union. The recall was announced 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, posing a fire or explosion hazard.

This recall is significant because gas leaks from cassette stove cartridges can lead to serious accidents, including fires and explosions, especially in household or outdoor cooking settings. The affected products were widely distributed through consumer cooperative channels across Japan. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled cartridges immediately and to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.

If you have these cartridges, take the following steps:

• Stop using the product immediately and do not attempt to attach it to any stove.
• Check the product packaging for the brand name “CO・OP” and the 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 how to return the product and receive a refund or replacement.
• Do not dispose of the cartridge in regular trash; follow the disposal guidelines provided by the recall notice.

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. The recall was initiated on February 3, 2017, due to a defect in internal components that could cause gas leakage when the cartridge is attached to a cassette stove. References include the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE). Management number: 00000017155.

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