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Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #23004, announced on October 6, 2022. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact katadyn north america to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. katadyn north america is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.. Affected brand: Katadyn North America Inc..
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.
Affected products
Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves
Recalled brands
Katadyn North America Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Katadyn North America to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. Katadyn North America is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.
Recall date
October 6, 2022
CPSC recall #23004 covers Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 6, 2022. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #23004 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact katadyn north america to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. katadyn north america is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Katadyn-North-America-Recalls-Optimus-Gemini-Portable-Gas-Stoves-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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