CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel

Recalled June 25, 2002 · CPSC recall 02186 · Mountain Safety Research

Recalled MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel

Hazard

Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement fuel container.

Units

About 9,700

Incidents / injuries

Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled fuel includes MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel. The fuel is packaged in red metal cans. The words "MSR...White Gas" and "1 Quart/.95 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes batch number 2003-2. The batch number is printed on the lower front of the can. The fuel cans were made in the U.S.

What to do

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.msrcorp.com

Product

MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel

Manufacturer(s)

Mountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash.

Retailers

REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2002 to June 2002, for about $4.

Made in

United States

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