Sea to Summit Recalls Camping Pots Due to Burn and Scald Hazards
CPSC recall 21068. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The nylon latch can disengage from the pot and cause the handle to detach, posing burn and scald hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Alpha and Sigma pots with a black Nylon latch and contact Sea to Summit for a free latch repair kit.
CPSC recall 21068 has the recall date 13 Jan 2021. The notice names the firm Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America. The recall has about 16,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn.
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| Incidents and injuries | Sea to Summit has received 10 reports of the latch disengaging or becoming damaged due to excessive heat exposure. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 16,200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Sea to Summit aluminum Alpha and stainless-steel Sigma camping pots with a black Nylon latch that keeps the handle in the open position while in use. Both the Alpha and Sigma camping pots also come with a lid. These pots were sold in 1.2, 1.9, 2.7- and 3.7-liter sizes and are used for cooking while camping. The Alpha pots are a matte gray and the Sigma pots are polished stainless steel and black. The pots have "Sea to Summit" written on the front, along with the pot size. The Alpha pots state "Hard Anodised Compact Cooking System" below the name and size; the Sigma pots state "Premium Stainless-Steel Compact Cooking System." Handle usage guidelines and warnings are also written on the side of the pot. Only pots with a black latch that does NOT have a screw are part of this recall. The pots were sold individually and as part of camping cookware sets. Alpha Cookware Alpha Pot 1.2 Liter Alpha Pot 1.9 Liter Alpha Pot 2.7 Liter Alpha Pot 3.7 Liter Alpha Cook Set 1.1 - 1.2L pot, 1 bowl, 1 mug Alpha Pot Set 2.0 - 1.2L pot & 2.7L pot Alpha Cook Set 2.1 - 1.9L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set 2.2 - 1.2L pot, 2.7L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set 4.2… |
| Product | Sea to Summit Alpha and Sigma camping pots, About 16,200 (In addition, about 2,050 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | REI stores and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at REI.com nationwide from January 2019 through November 2020 for between $40 and $130. |
| Importer | Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America; Sea to Summit North America LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 16,200Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls on the register that name Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21068. https://recallregister.com/product/8987-sea-to-summit-recalls-camping-pots-due-to-burn-and-scald-hazards/. 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 21068 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sea to Summit has received 10 reports of the latch disengaging or becoming damaged due to excessive heat exposure. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
REI stores and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at REI.com nationwide from January 2019 through November 2020 for between $40 and $130.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21068?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21068?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 16,200 (In addition, about 2,050 were sold in Canada)