The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04180·Announced 2004-07-15

Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove Pump Recall

Snow Peak USA is recalling GS-010 camping stove pumps because plastic parts can crack or dislodge, potentially causing gas leaks. No injuries or fires have been reported.

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 (gas leak potential) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Snow Peak USA, Inc. is recalling the Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, model GS-010, specifically to replace the pumps. The recall involves 1,886 units sold at camping and outdoor recreation stores nationwide from August 2001 through June 2004. The stove is a white gas camping stove with an output of 10,000 BTU, and the brand name "Snow Peak" is located on the front base, support legs, and fuel bottle.

The hazard exists because plastic parts in the pump can crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature changes, the blue plastic shrinks around aluminum parts, which has been observed to crack the outer plastic housing. Additionally, the air tube on some pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak. Snow Peak has received 17 reports of cracked or dislodged pumps, but no fires, property damage, or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should return the pump to the store where it was purchased or to Snow Peak USA for a free replacement pump. To return the pump directly to Snow Peak USA, consumers should call customer service at 503-697-3330 to obtain a UPS account number and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the outside of the box.

The recalled product

Product
Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010
Manufacturer
Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
Category
Consumer Product — Camping Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,886

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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