CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
USCPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
Recalling Firm: Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Camping Stoves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Century-Tool-and-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-of-Camping-Stoves |
| Title | CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Century 4660 - 2 Burner |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Century 4665, 4675 - 2 Burner |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Century 4730 - 3 Burner |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Century 4960 - 2 Burner Matchless |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-5.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Hillary 72861 - 2 Burner Matchless |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-6.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | 4960 LL Bean - 2 Burner Matchless |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Camping Stoves |
| Products › Type | Camping Items |
| Products › Category I D | 1871 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,300 |
| Recall I D | 2339 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90. |
| Recall Date | 2002-12-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03063 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at campstoverecall@gmail.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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