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Peak Fuel Container Recalled by Coleman

Recall 97-027 · November 21, 1996 · Coleman

What to doFollow the instructions in the official CPSC notice below.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
97-027 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 21, 1996
Brand
Coleman
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Peak fuel bottles
Hazard
Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Last updated by CPSC
November 21, 1996

What was recalled

Peak Fuel Container Recalled by Coleman NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles November 21, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-027 CPSC, the Coleman Company Announce Peak 1 Fuel Container Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Coleman Company Inc. of Wichita, Kan., is recalling 14,127 Peak 1 22-oz. fuel bottles. These fuel bottles, used for camping equipment, have defective threads in the neck of the bottle that can cause leakage of fuel. CPSC and Coleman have received no report of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Coleman Company is recalling all Peak 1 22-oz. fuel bottles manufactured duringthe first six months of 1996. The red-canistered fuel bottles can be identified by a "1-96" date code stamped into the bottom of the fuel bottle. Consumers could have purchased the defective bottles individually or with Peak 1 Apex stoves. Sporting goods stores and catalogs specializing primarily in backpacking, mountain climbing, and camping equipment sold the subject Peak 1 fuel bottles from May 1996 through September 1996 for $12.50 a bottle. Consumers who have Peak 1 22-oz. fuel bottles should stop using them immediately and call the Coleman Company at (800) 257-5299 or write the company at P.O. Box 2931, Wichita, KS 67201 for instructions on disposing the defective bottles and replacing the bottles at no charge.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Peak fuel bottles

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Coleman; Peak.

Recall history and context

Coleman appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Coleman recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Peak fuel bottles. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 21, 1996. 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.