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Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 23-004 · October 6, 2022 · Katadyn

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-004 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 6, 2022
Brand
Katadyn
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Romania
Last updated by CPSC
October 6, 2022

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves · About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stove
Recalled Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stove
Serial number location printed on the black connector to the gas canister
Serial number location printed on the black connector to the gas canister

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty outdoor and sporting goods stores nationwide and on various websites from January 2021 through September 2022 for about $178.; Katadyn North America Inc., of Rocklin, Calif..

Consumer contact

Katadyn North America Inc. at 800-755-6701 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.katadyngroup.com/us/en/recall or at www.katadyngroup.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Katadyn 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?

Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves (About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 6, 2022. 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.