Sea to Summit Recalls Camping Pots Due to Burn and Scald Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-01-13). Hazards: burn. About 16,200 units in the US and 2,050 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21068 |
| Published | 2021-01-13 |
| Last updated | 2021-01-13 |
| Products | Sea to Summit Alpha and Sigma camping pots |
| Firm named in the title | Sea to Summit |
| Firms | Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America, of Boulder, Colo. (importer); Sea to Summit North America LLC, of Boulder, Colo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,050 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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 - 2.7L pot, 3.7L pot, 4 bowls, 4 mugs Sigma Cookware Sigma Pot 1.2 L Sigma Pot 1.9 L Sigma Pot 2.7 L Sigma Pot 3.7 L Sigma Pot Set 2.0 - 1.2L pot & 2.7L pot Sigma Cook Set 1.1 - 1.2L pot, 1 bowl, 1 mug Sigma Cook Set 2.1 - 1.9L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs Sigma 2 Pot Cook Set 2.2 - 1.2L pot, 2.7L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs
Hazard
The nylon latch can disengage from the pot and cause the handle to detach, posing burn and scald hazards.
Remedy
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.
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.
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