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Camp Chef Portable Stoves Recall: Fire Hazard from Gas Leak

Camp Chef recalls portable stoves with model MS4:0A, MSHP, MSGG and gas regulators dated 1923-2030 due to fire risk from gas leaks. Consumers must stop using and get free regulator replacements.

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8969Consumer productCamp Chef
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Camp Chef is recalling portable stoves with specific model numbers and gas regulator dates because a sharp edge can cause gas leaks, creating a fire hazard. This affects users who have the recalled stoves and requires immediate action to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2938-camp-chef-portable-stoves-recall-fire-hazard-from-gas-leak.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2938-camp-chef-portable-stoves-recall-fire-hazard-from-gas-leak · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8969

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“Camp Chef Portable Stoves Recall: Fire Hazard from Gas Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2938-camp-chef-portable-stoves-recall-fire-hazard-from-gas-leak. Based on CPSC recall #8969 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Camp-Chef-Recalls-Portable-Gas-Stoves-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Dec. 16, 2020, that Camp Chef is recalling portable gas stoves due to a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the stoves and contact Camp Chef for a free regulator replacement kit.

How to tell if you have it

  • Camp Chef portable stoves
  • Model numbers: MS40A, MSHP, MSGG
  • Gas regulators date coded "1923" through "2030"
  • MS40A (aluminum, Mountaineer name)
  • MSHP (black and red, EVEREST 2X logo)
  • MSGG (black and red, Rainer 2X logo)
  • Sold at sporting goods stores and Walmart nationwide from August 2019 through September 2020

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Camp Chef Stoves and contact Camp Chef to obtain a free gas regulator replacement kit. Contact Camp Chef at 800-650-2433 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.campchef.com.

The hazard

An internal part of the gas regulator component can have a sharp edge that can wear or tear a hole in the seal causing gas to leak out of the top of the regulator, posing a fire hazard. Camp Chef has received 26 reports of gas leaking from regulators. No injuries have been reported.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Ozark Trail 1-Burner Butane Stoves Recall: Burn and Fire Hazard (2025-11-26), Fisher & Paykel Gas Ranges Recall: Delayed Ignition Risk of Burn Hazard (2026-04-16), and AGA Dual Fuel Ranges Recall: Gas Leak Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-09-10).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the bottom of the stove for the model number (MS40A, MSHP, or MSGG). Look for the gas regulator date code engraved on the regulator, which should be between 1923 and 2030.

  • Brand
    Camp Chef
  • Product
    Camp Chef portable stoves
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Stove Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled Camp Chef portable stoves to prevent potential fire hazards.

  2. Contact Camp Chef

    Reach out to Camp Chef to get a free gas regulator replacement kit for the affected stoves.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Camp Chef Stoves and contact Camp Chef to obtain a free gas regulator replacement kit.

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

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CPSC “Sold at”: “Sporting goods stores and Walmart stores nationwide from August 2019 through September 2020 from between $150 to $300 depending on the model.”

Sold nationwide.

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Questions people ask

What model numbers are affected?

The affected models are MS40A (aluminum with Mountaineer name), MSHP (black and red with EVEREST 2X), and MSGG (black and red with Rainer 2X logo).

Take action

Contact Camp Chef

We’ve drafted a message you can send Camp Chef to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 8969 — Camp Chef Portable Stoves Recall: Fire Hazard from Gas Leak

Hello,

I own a Camp Chef Portable Stoves Recall: Fire Hazard from Gas Leak that is covered by recall 8969 from Camp Chef.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Camp Chef Stoves and contact Camp Chef to obtain a free gas regulator replacement kit.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8969 (December 16, 2020)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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