Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves

CPSC Recall #23-004 — October 6, 2022

Recall #23-004 Date: October 6, 2022 Remedy: Refund

Product

Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves

Description

This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. “Optimus” is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measure about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels. The recalled stoves have the following serial number range RG000001 through RG006788 and RG023004 through RG023323. The serial number is printed on the black connector to the gas canister.

Hazard

The recalled stove’s gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Katadyn North America to receive a prepaid mailer to return the stove for a full refund. Katadyn North America is contacting all known purchasers directly or through its retail partners.

Units Affected

About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

Specialty outdoor and sporting goods stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2021 through September 2022 for about $178.

Importer

Katadyn North America Inc., of Rocklin, Calif.

Manufactured In

Romania