CPSC recall 03-063, announced December 26, 2002, covers Century Tool and Manufacturing Camping Stoves (about 6,300 units). The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The notice cites 8 incident reports and 1 injury. The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Recall contact: email campstoverecall@gmail.com.
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
The 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.
Incidents and injuries
Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Century Tool and Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 03-063
- Units
- About 6,300
- Manufactured in
- United States
- 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.
Camping Stoves
CPSC product type: Camping Items
Recall contact information
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at campstoverecall@gmail.com
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