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Fire / OverheatingDecember 26, 2002CPSC #03063

CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves

Product
Ranges & Ovens
Units affected
6,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names. The stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name. The manufacturing date (050202 through 073102) and model number (4660, 4665, 4675, 4730, 4960, 72861, and 4960LLB) are printed on the inside of the stove's lid.

Hazard

The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.

Photos

Century 4660 - 2 BurnerCentury 4665, 4675 - 2 BurnerCentury 4730 - 3 BurnerCentury 4960 - 2 Burner Matchless
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