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

The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 23004
Affected scope: About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. "Optimus" is printed on the….

Katadyn North America Recalls Optimus Gemini Portable Gas Stoves Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 6, 2022. Reason: The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stoves and return them to the place …. Verify recall #23004 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard..

None
agency class: October 6, 2022
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23004 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.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	23004
Date reported	October 6, 2022
Date initiated	October 6, 2022
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,100 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled stove's gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 6, 2022. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23004.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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