Safety Recall: ESSO Kerosene – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 06, 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 (ID: 00000019769) regarding kerosene sold at the ESSO Oil Road Hiromi Service Station. The product, sold between April 2 and April 18, 2018, was found to contain a quality abnormality in some units. The recall was initiated immediately upon discovery.

This recall is significant because kerosene is widely used for heating and cooking in Japan, and quality abnormalities can pose safety risks such as improper combustion, equipment damage, or potential fire hazards. Consumers who purchased kerosene from this station during the specified period should verify their supply and take action to prevent any safety incidents.

If you purchased kerosene from the ESSO Oil Road Hiromi Service Station between April 2 and April 18, 2018, please take the following steps:

• Check your purchase records or receipts to confirm if the kerosene was obtained during the affected period.
• Stop using the kerosene immediately and do not pour it into any heating or cooking appliance.
• Contact the service station or the recall contact provided in the notice for instructions on return, exchange, or safe 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 ID: 00000019769. Quality abnormality detected in some kerosene. Recall initiated on April 19, 2018.

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