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Outdoor & Sports/Camping & Hiking

Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves Recalled for Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 6, 2022
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Summary

Katadyn North America is recalling about 1,100 Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves because the gas regulator seal can tear. These stoves are black metal with silver top burners, measure approximately 12 inches long, and have the brand name "Optimus" printed on the side. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should stop using the stove immediately to avoid the risk of a gas leak and potential fire.

Risk

A tear in the stove's gas regulator seal can cause gas to leak during operation, posing a serious fire hazard to users and surrounding property.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves which are black metal with silver top burner surfaces and measure about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.
  2. Check the serial number printed on the black connector that attaches to the gas canister to see if your unit is affected. Recalled serial number ranges are RG000001 through RG006788 and RG023004 through RG023323.
  3. Immediately stop using any recalled stove.
  4. Return the stove to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Katadyn North America at 800-755-6701 or online at www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/recall to receive a prepaid mailer for a full refund.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

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.

Contact: Katadyn North America Inc. at 800-755-6701 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/recall or at www.katadyngroup.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stove
Variants: Black metal, Silver top burner surfaces
Serial Numbers:
RG000001 through RG006788
RG023004 through RG023323
Date Ranges: Sold January 2021 through September 2022

The serial number is located on the black connector to the gas canister. Measures about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.

Product Images

Recalled Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stove

Recalled Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stove

Serial number location printed on the black connector to the gas canister

Serial number location printed on the black connector to the gas canister

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 23004
Status: Active
Sold By: Specialty outdoor and sporting goods stores; Various websites
Manufactured In: Romania
Units Affected: About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Katadyn North America Inc., of Rocklin, Calif.
Contact: Katadyn North America Inc. at 800-755-6701 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/recall or at www.katadyngroup.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 6, 2022

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