Safety regulator, Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps
Recall 04180 · Jul 15, 2004 · Snow Peak USA, Inc.
1,886
units affected
1,886
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04180
- Date
- Jul 15, 2004
- Company
- Snow Peak USA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,886
- Product
- Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010
- Product type
- Camping Items
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall involves the Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Stove GS-010. The stove is a white gas camping stove with an output of 10,000 BTU. The stove's main feature is that it will ignite without priming. Model numbers are located on the instruction manual. The brand name "Snow Peak" is on the front base of the stove, two of the four support legs, and the fuel bottle.
What can happen
Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change, the blue plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed to crack the outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak.
The fix
Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement pump. To return the pump to Snow Peak USA, please call customer service for Snow Peak's UPS account number and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the outside of the box for quicker turn-around time.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Snow Peak has received 17 reports of cracked or dislodged pumps. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Camping and outdoor recreation stores nationwide, from August 2001 through June 2004, for about $150. The pump was sold separately for about $40. See www.snowpeak.com for a list of retailers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snow peak giga power white gas camping stove, gs-010?
Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement pump. To return the pump to Snow Peak USA, please call customer service for Snow Peak's UPS account number and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the outside of the box for quicker turn-around.
What is the hazard?
Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change, the blue plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed to crack the outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of.
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.