Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Product details

Risk typeThe recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.
Country of originRomania
Units affectedAbout 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Sold atSpecialty outdoor and sporting goods stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2021 through September 2022 for about $178.
Recall number23004
PublishedOctober 6, 2022

The hazard

The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.

Product description

This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. "Optimus" is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measure about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels. The recalled stoves have the following serial number range RG000001 through RG006788 and RG023004 through RG023323. The serial number is printed on the black connector to the gas canister.

Measures taken

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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