CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves

Recalled October 2, 2000 · CPSC recall 01001 · Zebco

Recalled American Camper® Compact Butane Stove

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 9,600

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.

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.

What to do

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.

Product

The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves

Manufacturer(s)

Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp.

Retailers

Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25.

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