Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23004 · Oct 6, 2022 · Katadyn North America
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23004
- Date
- Oct 6, 2022
- Company
- Katadyn North America
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. "Optimus" is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measure about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels. The recalled stoves have the following serial number range RG000001 through RG006788 and RG023004 through RG023323. The serial number is printed on the black connector to the gas canister.
What can happen
The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Katadyn North America to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. Katadyn North America is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor and sporting goods stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2021 through September 2022 for about $178.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled optimus gemini portable 2-burner stoves?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Katadyn North America to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. Katadyn North America is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.
What is the hazard?
The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, 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.