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CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsDec 26, 2002
Century 4660 - 2 Burner
Century 4660 - 2 Burner
Century 4665, 4675 - 2 Burner
Century 4665, 4675 - 2 Burner
Century 4730 - 3 Burner
Century 4730 - 3 Burner
Century 4960 - 2 Burner Matchless
Century 4960 - 2 Burner Matchless
Hillary 72861 - 2 Burner Matchless
Hillary 72861 - 2 Burner Matchless
4960 LL Bean - 2 Burner Matchless
4960 LL Bean - 2 Burner Matchless

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the previous owner to arrange for returning the product and receiving a refund.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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