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CPSCGeneral Alert

Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazar...

Published: November 22, 2010Recall ID: 11047Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves and equipment, including the stove's fuel pump and spare parts/repair kits. The stoves are black metal, measure about 6 inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches high and can be used with multiple types of fuel. Stove serial numbers QA000011 through QA007313 are included in this recall. The serial number and "Optimus" are printed on the side of the camping stove. Pumps and spare parts kits also were sold separately. Pumps have a green open/close valve. Spare parts kits model numbers include 80163051, 8520, 80176321 and 8511 and are printed on the packaging.

Affected Products

Camping Stoves and Equipment

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Camping-Stoves-and-Equipment-Recalled-by-Katadyn-North-America-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
TitleCamping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11047.11047a.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionOptimus Nova Camping Stove
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11047.11047b.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionOptimus Nova+ Camping Stove
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11047.11047c.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionPump
Hazards › NameDamaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries › NameThere are 70 reports of incidents involving the stove's fuel line leaking or damage to O-rings. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Products › NameCamping Stoves and Equipment
Products › TypeCamping Equipment
Products › Category I D68305
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 5,300 in the United States and 2,400 in Canada
Recall I D514
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the camping stove and equipment and contact Katadyn to receive a free repair.
Importers › NameKatadyn North America Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers › NameSpecialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers in the United States and Canada and on the Internet from January 2009 through September 2010 for between $150 and $180. The pumps and spare parts kits were also sold separately for between $15 and $50.
Recall Date2010-11-22T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves and equipment, including the stove's fuel pump and spare parts/repair kits. The stoves are black metal, measure about 6 inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches high and can be used with multiple types of fuel. Stove serial numbers QA000011 through QA007313 are included in this recall. The serial number and "Optimus" are printed on the side of the camping stove. Pumps and spare parts kits also were sold separately. Pumps have a green open/close valve. Spare parts kits model numbers include 80163051, 8520, 80176321 and 8511 and are printed on the packaging.
Recall Number11047
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttp://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2010/11660r-eng.php
Consumer ContactFor additional information, call Katadyn at (800) 755-6701 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also register for the recall on the firm's website at www.optimusstoves.com/us/
Last Publish Date2016-04-25T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina