CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2339.
The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names. The stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name. The manufacturing date (050202 through 073102) and model number (4660, 4665, 4675, 4730, 4960, 72861, and 4960LLB) are printed on the inside of the stove's lid.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2339.
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the previous owner to arrange for returning the product and receiving a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sporting Goods, Camping Supply And Mass Merchandise Stores Nationwide Sold These Stoves, From May 2002 Through September 2002, For Up To $90. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2339.
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at campstoverecall@gmail.com
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Sporting Goods, Camping Supply And Mass Merchandise Stores Nationwide Sold These Stoves, From May 2002 Through September 2002, For Up To $90. Recall FAQ
Sporting Goods, Camping Supply And Mass Merchandise Stores Nationwide Sold These Stoves, From May 2002 Through September 2002, For Up To $90. is the subject of an appliances recall: CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves. The notice was published on December 26, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,300 units are potentially affected.