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CPSCGeneral Alert

CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves

Published: December 26, 2002Recall ID: 03063Category: generalCountry: US

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

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Century-Tool-and-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-of-Camping-Stoves
TitleCPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-1.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionCentury 4660 - 2 Burner
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-2.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionCentury 4665, 4675 - 2 Burner
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-3.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionCentury 4730 - 3 Burner
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-4.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionCentury 4960 - 2 Burner Matchless
Images › 5 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-5.jpg
Images › 5 › CaptionHillary 72861 - 2 Burner Matchless
Images › 6 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/century-6.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption4960 LL Bean - 2 Burner Matchless
Hazards › NameThe 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 › NameCentury Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.
Products › NameCamping Stoves
Products › TypeCamping Items
Products › Category I D1871
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 6,300
Recall I D2339
Remedies › NameThe 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 › NameSporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.
Recall Date2002-12-26T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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 Number03063
Manufacturers › NameCentury Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.
Consumer ContactThe firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at campstoverecall@gmail.com
Last Publish Date2025-05-13T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

Overview

  • Recalling FirmCentury Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.
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