Safety Recall: ESSO Kerosene – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 02, 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 was sold between April 2 and April 18, 2018, and a quality abnormality was discovered in a portion of the kerosene. The notice urges consumers who purchased kerosene during this period to stop using it immediately and contact the service station for further instructions.

This recall is significant because kerosene is commonly used for heating and cooking in Japan, and a quality abnormality could pose safety risks such as improper combustion or equipment damage. The exact nature of the abnormality has not been specified in the notice, but the Consumer Affairs Agency emphasizes the importance of addressing the issue promptly to prevent potential harm. Consumers are advised to check their purchases and take action as directed.

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

• Stop using the kerosene immediately.
• Contact the service station at the provided contact information for return or exchange instructions.
• Do not dispose of the kerosene in regular trash or drains; follow the service station’s guidance for 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 number: 00000019769. Quality abnormality detected in some kerosene. Recall notice issued by Japan Consumer Affairs Agency.

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