CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-06-25). Hazards: fire, injury. About 9,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02186 |
| Published | 2002-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-23 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products | MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel |
| Firm named in the title | Mountain Safety Research |
| Firms | Mountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 9,700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2002 to June 2002, for about $4. |
Description
The recalled fuel includes MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel. The fuel is packaged in red metal cans. The words "MSR...White Gas" and "1 Quart/.95 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes batch number 2003-2. The batch number is printed on the lower front of the can. The fuel cans were made in the U.S.
Hazard
Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement fuel container.
Incidents and injuries
Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans. No injuries have been reported.
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