Jetboil recall announced

[AlFansome]

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 11, 2009

Release #09-126

 

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 611-9905

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems

 

Units: About 15,000

 

Manufacturer: Jetboil Inc., of Manchester, N.H.

 

Hazard: A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from leaking fuel. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: This recall involves personal and group cooking stoves often used during outdoor camping. The recalled models include: Personal Cooking Systems in black (PBL075-BLK-(PCS) and camo (PBL075-CAMO-(PCS), Backcountry Gourmet Set (BDLFRY), Personal Cooking System with Companion Cup (BDL001), Personal Cooking System with Pot Support & Stabilizer (BDL002), Personal Cooking System with Coffee Press (BDL003), and Personal Cooking System Java Kit (BDLJAVA) and Group Cooking System (GCS150).

 

Sold at: Specialty outdoor and general sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from July 2008 through November 2008 for between $100 and $130.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jetboil toll-free at (866) 611-9905 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jetboil.com. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@jetboil.com

 

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09126.html

 

[GernBlansten]

Looks like its a real narrow recall. Only units sold for a few months in 2008.

Dang, I was hoping to get mine replaced. My igniter broke years ago and now I use a butane lighter to start it.