CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
Why was CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves recalled?
These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund. Contact: For more information, call Zebco at (800) 558-9876 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves
- Company
- Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp.
- Quantity
- About 9,600
- Sold at
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25.
- Recall date
- October 2, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves are single burner units about 5.5 inches in diameter with a yellow base bearing an American Camper® logo and black burner plate. The base has diamond-shaped openings on its sides. The stove has an electronic ignition switch and is intended for outdoor use. They have model numbers 2140BF or 2140BFW on the packaging.