The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02186·Announced 2002-06-25

Mountain Safety Research Recalls White Premium Blend Stove Fuel Cans

Mountain Safety Research is recalling about 9,700 cans of MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel because corrosion can cause leaks, posing a fire or injury hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/injury hazard from fuel leaks) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mountain Safety Research of Seattle, Washington, is recalling about 9,700 cans of MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel. The fuel is packaged in red metal cans with the words "MSR...White Gas" and "1 Quart/.95 Liter" printed on the front. This recall includes batch number 2003-2, which is printed on the lower front of the can. The fuel cans were made in the U.S.

The recall is being issued because corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard. Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans, but no injuries have been reported. The stove fuel was sold nationwide at REI and other sporting good stores from March 2002 to June 2002 for about $4.

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. For more information, consumers can contact Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.msrcorp.com.

The recalled product

Product
MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel
Manufacturer
Mountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Recreation / Camping
Hazard
Affected units
9,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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