CPSC, Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps
What was recalled
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.
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 these failures can permit gas to leak.
Injuries
Snow Peak has received 17 reports of cracked or dislodged pumps. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.
Made in
Japan
Where it was sold
- 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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