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CPSCRecalled Jun 25, 2002 · #02186

CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel

Hazard

Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.

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Description

The recalled fuel includes MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel. The fuel is packaged in red metal cans. The words "MSR...White Gas" and "1 Quart/.95 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes batch number 2003-2. The batch number is printed on the lower front of the can. The fuel cans were made in the U.S.

Product details

Product
MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel
Type
Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
Manufacturer
Mountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2002 to June 2002, for about $4.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement fuel container.

View the official CPSC notice