CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns
CPSC recall 02132. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with Ozark Trail or Wenzel lanterns should stop using them immediately and detach the lantern from the propane cylinder. Consumers should return only the lanterns to the store where purchased, for a refund.
CPSC recall 02132 has the recall date 2 Apr 2002. The notice names the firm Wenzel. The recall has about 290,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Wenzel has received 12 reports of propane gas escaping from these lanterns and igniting unexpectedly. Two consumers sustained burns to the arm and hand. One of the consumers also suffered burns to the eye. |
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| Units | 290,000 |
| Description | The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Lanterns purchased after September 1, 2001 are not covered by this recall. The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern. The lantern recall was originally announced on August 28, 2001 |
| Product | Ozark Trail or "Wenzel" propane-fueled camping lanterns, About 290,000, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Wal-Mart sold the lanterns nationwide under the "Ozark Trail" label, from March 1999 through August 2001, for about $18. Sporting goods, camping equipment, and other retail stores nationwide sold these lanterns under the "Wenzel" brand, from January 1999 through August 2001, for between $18 and $28. |
| Manufacturer | Wenzel Co |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 290,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Wenzel
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2001 | CPSC, Wenzel Announce Recall of Ozark Trail and Wenzel Propane Camping Lanterns |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02132The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02132. https://recallregister.com/product/2120-cpsc-wenzel-reminds-consumers-about-recall-of-propane-camping-lanterns/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 02132 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wenzel has received 12 reports of propane gas escaping from these lanterns and igniting unexpectedly. Two consumers sustained burns to the arm and hand. One of the consumers also suffered burns to the eye.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wal-Mart sold the lanterns nationwide under the "Ozark Trail" label, from March 1999 through August 2001, for about $18. Sporting goods, camping equipment, and other retail stores nationwide sold these lanterns under the "Wenzel" brand, from January 1999 through August 2001, for between $18 and $28.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02132?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 290,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Wenzel?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Wenzel. This recall is 1 of them.