CPSC, Mountain Safety Research Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-186 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 25, 2002
- Brand
- Mountain Safety Research
- Category
- Heaters, fans and air conditioners
- Products
- MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 9,700
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 23, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel · About 9,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2002 to June 2002, for about $4.; Mountain Safety Research, of Seattle, Wash..
Injuries or incidents reported
Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.msrcorp.com
Recall history and context
Mountain Safety Research 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?
MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel (About 9,700 units). The recalled fuel includes MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 23, 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.