CPSC recall 04-180, announced July 15, 2004, covers Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010 (1,886 units). Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. The notice cites 17 incident reports. Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement pump. Recall contact: call 503-697-3330.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Stove GS-010. The stove is a white gas camping stove with an output of 10,000 BTU. The stove's main feature is that it will ignite without priming. Model numbers are located on the instruction manual. The brand name "Snow Peak" is on the front base of the stove, two of the four support legs, and the fuel bottle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change, the blue plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed to crack the outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak.
Incidents and injuries
Snow Peak has received 17 reports of cracked or dislodged pumps. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement pump. To return the pump to Snow Peak USA, please call customer service for Snow Peak's UPS account number and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the outside of the box for quicker turn-around time.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Snow Peak
- Manufacturer
- Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 04-180
- Units
- 1,886
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Camping and outdoor recreation stores nationwide, from August 2001 through June 2004, for about $150. The pump was sold separately for about $40. See www.snowpeak.com for a list of retailers.
Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010
CPSC product type: Camping Items
Recall contact information
Call Miyoko at 503-697-3330.
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