Cascade Designs, Inc. Recall of Stove Fuel
Superfuel Liquid Fuel
Date of Recall
2005-05-18CPSC Release Number
05-176Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
800-531-9531Units
About 8,500Manufacturer
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash.Sold By
Sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide from March 2005 through April 2005 for about $9.Problem/Hazard
A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
No incidents or injuries have been reported. However, CPSC and Cascade Designs discovered and subsequently investigated forty-one leaking cans found in Cascade's distribution center.Description
The recalled fuel is used for outdoor cooking stoves. "MSR® SuperFuel™" is printed on the label and is packaged in red metal cans. "SUPERFUEL, MSR Cleanest-Burning Liquid Fuel for MSR Stoves," and "32 FL OZ/1 Quart/.946 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes cans with batch #502-167 printed on the lower back of the can in light black digits.Remedy
(1) Consumers should immediately check their stove fuel cans for leaks. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location where there are no ignition sources and then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. (2) Consumers should contact Cascade Designs Inc. to receive a replacement fuel container and funnel.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Cascade Designs at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.msrgear.comRecall Comments
Be the first to add a comment!