CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves

Recalled December 26, 2002 · CPSC recall 03063 · Century Tool and

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 6,300

Incidents / injuries

Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.

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.

What to do

Contact

The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at [email protected]

Product

Camping Stoves

Manufacturer(s)

Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.

Retailers

Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →