AlFansome 10 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 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 Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 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. Link to post Share on other sites
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