Recall 03-063, published December 26, 2002
Century Tool and Manufacturing Camping Stoves
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
4960LLBThe stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
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.
- Brand
- Century Tool and Manufacturing
- Recall published
- December 26, 2002
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 6,300
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.
