Snow Peak USA, Inc., Recall of Gas Camping Stoves to Replace Pumps

Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010

Date of Recall

2004-07-15

CPSC Release Number

04-180

Manufactured In

Japan by Snow Peak Inc.

Units

1,886

Manufacturer

Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.

Sold By

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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

Call Miyoko at 503-697-3330.

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