CPSC2002-06-25
CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
Mountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement fuel container.
Sold at
REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2002 to June 2002, for about $4.
Affected count
About 9,700
Injuries reported
Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.msrcorp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Mountain-Safety-Research-Announce-Recall-of-Stove-Fuel-Don't want to check this manually?
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