CPSCFebruary 11, 2009

Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard

Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard

Why was Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard recalled?

A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Jetboil toll-free at (866) 611-9905 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jetboil.com. Consumers can also email the firm 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
Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems
Company
Jetboil Inc., of Manchester, N.H.
Quantity
About 15,000
Sold at
Specialty outdoor and general sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from July 2008 through November 2008 for between $100 and $130.
Recall date
February 11, 2009
Incidents / injuries
Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from leaking fuel. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves personal and group cooking stoves often used during outdoor camping. The recalled models include: Personal Cooking Systems in black (PBL075-BLK-(PCS) and camo (PBL075-CAMO-(PCS), Backcountry Gourmet Set (BDLFRY), Personal Cooking System with Companion Cup (BDL001), Personal Cooking System with Pot Support & Stabilizer (BDL002), Personal Cooking System with Coffee Press (BDL003), and Personal Cooking System Java Kit (BDLJAVA) and Group Cooking System (GCS150).

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