Camp Chef Recalls Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 21053 · Dec 16, 2020 · Camp Chef
20,600
units affected
20,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21053
- Date
- Dec 16, 2020
- Company
- Camp Chef
- Units affected
- 20,600
- Product
- Camp Chef portable stoves
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Camp Chef portable stoves with model numbers MS40A, MSHP, or MSGG and with component gas regulators date coded "1923" through "2030" inclusive. The model number is located on the manufacturers label on the bottom of the stove. The gas regulator date code is engraved on the regulator. The MS40A stove is aluminum with the Mountaineer name printed on the front. The MSHP is black and red with EVEREST 2X printed on the front. The MSGG is black and red with the Rainer 2X logo printed on the front. All stoves have the Camp Chef logo embossed on the lid.
What can happen
An internal part of the gas regulator component can have a sharp edge that can wear or tear a hole in the seal causing gas to leak out of the top of the regulator, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Camp Chef Stoves and contact Camp Chef to obtain a free gas regulator replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Camp Chef has received 26 reports of gas leaking from regulators. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and Walmart stores nationwide from August 2019 through September 2020 from between $150 to $300 depending on the model.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled camp chef portable stoves?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Camp Chef Stoves and contact Camp Chef to obtain a free gas regulator replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
An internal part of the gas regulator component can have a sharp edge that can wear or tear a hole in the seal causing gas to leak out of the top of the regulator, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.