The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V799000·Announced 2021-06-12

2021 Forest River Puma Travel Trailers: Fire Risk from Propane Cooktop

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers because the outdoor cooktop may be stowed with the propane hose still attached and burner on, increasing fire risk. Forest River will install a bracket to prevent the drawer from being closed while the propane line is attached.

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 source text describes a fire risk from propane hazard but explicitly does not report any illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose remains attached and the burner is on. If the cooktop is stowed in this condition, it increases the risk of a fire.

Approximately 15 units are affected by this recall.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outdoor cooktop that prevents the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached. This repair will be made free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021.

Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0606 (recall number 425-1269) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FOREST RIVER PUMA
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
  • fire
  • propane
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PUMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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