The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09126·Announced 2009-02-11

Jetboil Recalls Outdoor Cooking Systems Due to Burn Hazard

Jetboil is recalling about 15,000 personal and group outdoor cooking systems because a tight valve can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire hazard with five reported fires but no injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Jetboil Inc. is recalling approximately 15,000 Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems sold between July 2008 and November 2008. The recall involves specific models including the Personal Cooking System in black and camo, Backcountry Gourmet Set, and various accessory kits, as well as the Group Cooking System. These products were sold at specialty outdoor and general sporting goods stores nationwide and online for between $100 and $130.

The recall is due to a defect where a tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak. This leak poses a fire hazard to consumers. Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from the leaking fuel, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement. For additional information, consumers can call Jetboil toll-free at (866) 611-9905 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.jetboil.com.

The recalled product

Product
Personal Cooking Systems and Group Cooking Systems
Manufacturer
Jetboil Inc., of Manchester, N.H.
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Cooking Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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