CPSC, Snow Peak USA, Inc., Announce Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to
Replace Pumps
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010
Units: 1,886
Manufacturer: Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
Hazard: Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can
crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change,
the blue plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed
to crack the outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps
can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas
to leak.
Incidents/Injuries: Snow Peak has received 17 reports of cracked or
dislodged pumps. No fires, property damage or injuries have been
reported.
Description: This recall involves the Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas
Stove GS-010. The stove is a white gas camping stove with an output of
10,000 BTU. The stove's main feature is that it will ignite without
priming. Model numbers are located on the instruction manual. The
brand name "Snow Peak" is on the front base of the stove, two of the
four support legs, and the fuel bottle.
Sold at: Camping and outdoor recreation stores nationwide from August
2001 through June 2004 for about $150. The pump was sold separately for
about $40. See www.snowpeak.com for a list of retailers.
Manufactured in: Japan by Snow Peak Inc.
Remedy: Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or
to the firm for a free replacement pump. To return the pump to Snow
Peak USA, please call customer service for Snow Peak's UPS account
number and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the
outside of the box for quicker turn-around time.