CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of
CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
Why was CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of recalled?
The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the previous owner to arrange for returning the product and receiving a refund. Contact: The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at [email protected]
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
- Camping Stoves
- Company
- Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 6,300
- Sold at
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.
- Recall date
- December 26, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names. The stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name. The manufacturing date (050202 through 073102) and model number (4660, 4665, 4675, 4730, 4960, 72861, and 4960LLB) are printed on the inside of the stove's lid.