Safety regulator, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
Recall 01001 · Oct 2, 2000 · Zebco
9,600
units affected
9,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01001
- Date
- Oct 2, 2000
- Company
- Zebco
- Units affected
- 9,600
- Product
- The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves
- Product type
- Camping Items
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves are single burner units about 5.5 inches in diameter with a yellow base bearing an American Camper® logo and black burner plate. The base has diamond-shaped openings on its sides. The stove has an electronic ignition switch and is intended for outdoor use. They have model numbers 2140BF or 2140BFW on the packaging.
What can happen
These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled the american camper® compact butane stoves?
Consumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund.
What is the hazard?
These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
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.