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Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled February 11, 2009 · CPSC recall 09126 · Outdoor

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement.

Units

About 15,000

Incidents / injuries

Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from leaking fuel. No injuries have been reported.

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).

What to do

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]

Product

Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems

Manufacturer(s)

Jetboil Inc., of Manchester, N.H.

Retailers

Specialty outdoor and general sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from July 2008 through November 2008 for between $100 and $130.

Made in

United States

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