Product Recall Number: 23-004
Why was Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves recalled?
The recalled stove’s gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 23-004
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2022-10-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves
Description: This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. “Optimus” is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measure about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels. The recalled stoves have the following serial number range RG000001 through RG006788 and RG023004 through RG023323. The serial number is printed on the black connector to the gas canister.
Hazard Description: The recalled stove’s gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Katadyn North America to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. Katadyn North America is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.
Sold At: Specialty outdoor and sporting goods stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2021 through September 2022 for about $178.
Importers: Katadyn North America Inc., of Rocklin, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Romania
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed