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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-11-22

Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Camping Stoves and Equipment

  • Brand Katadyn North America Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Katadyn North America is recalling Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves and related equipment due to a fire hazard. The stoves are black metal units approximately 6 inches in diameter and 3½ inches high that can burn multiple fuel types. Damaged fuel lines and O-rings in affected units may leak fuel, creating a fire risk. The recall affects stoves with serial numbers QA000011 through QA007313 (printed on the side along with "Optimus"), as well as separately sold fuel pumps with green open/close valves and spare parts kits with model numbers 80163051, 8520, 80176321, and 8511.

Consumers who own affected stoves should immediately stop using them. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact Katadyn to receive a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the camping stove and equipment and contact Katadyn to receive a free repair.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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