CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
Published: October 2, 2000Recall ID: 01001Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Zebco-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-Camper-Stoves |
| Title | CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/butane-stove.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled American Camper® Compact Butane Stove |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves |
| Products › Type | Camping Items |
| Products › Category I D | 1871 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,600 |
| Recall I D | 11 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2000-10-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 01001 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Zebco at (800) 558-9876 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-18T00:00:00 |