Safety regulator, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
Recall 02186 · Jun 25, 2002 · Mountain Safety Research
9,700
units affected
9,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02186
- Date
- Jun 25, 2002
- Company
- Mountain Safety Research
- Units affected
- 9,700
- Product
- MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled fuel includes MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel. The fuel is packaged in red metal cans. The words "MSR...White Gas" and "1 Quart/.95 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes batch number 2003-2. The batch number is printed on the lower front of the can. The fuel cans were made in the U.S.
What can happen
Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement fuel container.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2002 to June 2002, for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled msr white premium blend stove fuel?
Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement.
What is the hazard?
Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury 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.