CPSC recall · Reported May 18, 2005
CPSC, Cascade Designs, Inc. Announce Recall of Stove Fuel
A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash. recalled The recalled fuel is used for outdoor cooking stoves. "MSR® SuperFuel™" is printed on the….
CPSC, Cascade Designs, Inc. Announce Recall of Stove Fuel was recalled by Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash. in May 18, 2005. Reason: A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fue…. Remedy: (1) Consumers should immediately check their stove fuel cans for leaks. If the can is lea…. Verify recall #05176 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash. issued this CPSC recall-A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fue….
- None
- agency class
- May 18, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05176 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled fuel is used for outdoor cooking stoves. "MSR® SuperFuel™" is printed on the label and is packaged in red metal cans. "SUPERFUEL, MSR Cleanest-Burning Liquid Fuel for MSR Stoves," and "32 FL OZ/1 Quart/.946 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes cans with batch #502-167 printed on the lower back of the can in light black digits.
Reason for recall
A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
(1) Consumers should immediately check their stove fuel cans for leaks. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location where there are no ignition sources and then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. (2) Consumers should contact Cascade Designs Inc. to receive a replacement fuel container and funnel.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05176 |
| Date reported | May 18, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 8,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
(1) Consumers should immediately check their stove fuel cans for leaks. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a loca…
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