Product Recall Number: 11-047
Why was Camping Stoves and Equipment recalled?
Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-047
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-11-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Camping Stoves and Equipment
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 5,300 in the United States and 2,400 in Canada
Incidents: There are 70 reports of incidents involving the stove's fuel line leaking or damage to O-rings. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the camping stove and equipment and contact Katadyn to receive a free repair.
Sold At: Specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers in the United States and Canada and on the Internet from January 2009 through September 2010 for between $150 and $180. The pumps and spare parts kits were also sold separately for between $15 and $50.
Importers: Katadyn North America Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed