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CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves

Recall 01-001 · October 2, 2000 · Zebco

What to doConsumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
01-001 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 2, 2000
Brand
Zebco
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 9,600
Last updated by CPSC
November 18, 2025

What was recalled

The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves are single burner units about 5.5 inches in diameter with a yellow base bearing an American Camper® logo and black burner plate. The base has diamond-shaped openings on its sides. The stove has an electronic ignition switch and is intended for outdoor use. They have model numbers 2140BF or 2140BFW on the packaging.

Is my product affected?

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  • The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves · About 9,600 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled American Camper® Compact Butane Stove
Recalled American Camper® Compact Butane Stove

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25.; Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp..

Injuries or incidents reported

Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Zebco at (800) 558-9876 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Zebco appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves (About 9,600 units). 5 inches in diameter with a yellow base bearing an American Camper® logo and black burner plate.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 18, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.