CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
CPSC recall 01001. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund.
CPSC recall 01001 has the recall date 2 Oct 2000. The notice names the firm Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick. The recall has about 9,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Camping Items.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries. |
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| Units | 9,600 |
| Description | The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves are single burner units about 5.5 inches in diameter with a yellow base bearing an American Camper® logo and black burner plate. The base has diamond-shaped openings on its sides. The stove has an electronic ignition switch and is intended for outdoor use. They have model numbers 2140BF or 2140BFW on the packaging. |
| Product | The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves, About 9,600, Camping Items |
| Sold at | Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25. |
| Manufacturer | Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 9,600Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Camping Items
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01001The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01001. https://recallregister.com/product/11-cpsc-zebco-announce-recall-of-compact-camper-stoves/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01001 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01001?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 9,600