Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11047 · Nov 22, 2010 · Katadyn North America Inc.
5,300
units affected
5,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11047
- Date
- Nov 22, 2010
- Company
- Katadyn North America Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,300
- Product
- Camping Stoves and Equipment
- Product type
- Camping Equipment
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves and equipment, including the stove's fuel pump and spare parts/repair kits. The stoves are black metal, measure about 6 inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches high and can be used with multiple types of fuel. Stove serial numbers QA000011 through QA007313 are included in this recall. The serial number and "Optimus" are printed on the side of the camping stove. Pumps and spare parts kits also were sold separately. Pumps have a green open/close valve. Spare parts kits model numbers include 80163051, 8520, 80176321 and 8511 and are printed on the packaging.
What can happen
Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the camping stove and equipment and contact Katadyn to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There are 70 reports of incidents involving the stove's fuel line leaking or damage to O-rings. No injuries or fires have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers in the United States and Canada and on the Internet from January 2009 through September 2010 for between $150 and $180. The pumps and spare parts kits were also sold separately for between $15 and $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled camping stoves and equipment?
Consumers should immediately stop using the camping stove and equipment and contact Katadyn to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.