CPSC recall 09-126, announced February 11, 2009, covers Jetboil Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems (about 15,000 units). A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement. Recall contact: call (866) 611-9905, go to www.jetboil.com, or email customerservice@jetboil.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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PBL075-BLK, PBL075-CAMO, BDL001, BDL002, BDL003, GCS150.
Which products are included?
This recall involves personal and group cooking stoves often used during outdoor camping. The recalled models include: Personal Cooking Systems in black (PBL075-BLK-(PCS) and camo (PBL075-CAMO-(PCS), Backcountry Gourmet Set (BDLFRY), Personal Cooking System with Companion Cup (BDL001), Personal Cooking System with Pot Support & Stabilizer (BDL002), Personal Cooking System with Coffee Press (BDL003), and Personal Cooking System Java Kit (BDLJAVA) and Group Cooking System (GCS150).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from leaking fuel. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Jetboil
- Manufacturer
- Jetboil Inc., of Manchester, N.H.
- Product type
- Camping equipment
- Recall number
- 09-126
- Units
- About 15,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty outdoor and general sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from July 2008 through November 2008 for between $100 and $130.
Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems
CPSC product type: Camping Items
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Jetboil toll-free at (866) 611-9905 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jetboil.com. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@jetboil.com
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