Camping Stoves and Equipment
Description: This recall involves Optimus Nova and Nova+ camping stoves and equipment, including the stove's fuel pump and spare parts/repair kits. The stoves are black metal, measure about 6 inches in diameter and 3 ½ inches high and can be used with multiple types of fuel. Stove serial numbers QA000011 through QA007313 are included in this recall. The serial number and "Optimus" are printed on the side of the camping stove. Pumps and spare parts kits also were sold separately. Pumps have a green open/close valve. Spare parts kits model numbers include 80163051, 8520, 80176321 and 8511 and are printed on the packaging. [Learn More]
About 5,300 in the United States and 2,400 in Canada units were affected by this recall.
Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard
Optimus Nova Camping Stove. Optimus Nova+ Camping Stove
Camping Stoves and Equipment Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 11/22/2010 |
| Recall ID | 514 |
| Recall Number | 11047 |
| Product Type | Camping Equipment |
| Hazard | Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | There are 70 reports of incidents involving the stove's fuel line leaking or damage to O-rings. No injuries or fires have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the camping stove and equipment and contact Katadyn to receive a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | For additional information, call Katadyn at (800) 755-6701 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also register for the recall on the firm's website at www.optimusstoves.com/us/ |
| Last Updated | 04/25/2016 |
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