Zebco · Recalled
CPSC, Zebco Announce Recall of Compact Camper Stoves
These camper stoves could have been shipped with butane already in the fuel compartment, posing a fire and burn hazard. Also, because of a possible problem with the fuel control mechanism, the stoves could flare up or catch fire when operated.
- Units
- About 9,600
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The American Camper® Compact Butane Stoves are single burner units about 5.5 inches in diameter with a yellow base bearing an American Camper® logo and black burner plate. The base has diamond-shaped openings on its sides. The stove has an electronic ignition switch and is intended for outdoor use. They have model numbers 2140BF or 2140BFW on the packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 1999 through July 2000, for between $15 and $25.
- Product type
- Camping Items
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Zebco, of Tulsa, Okla., a division of Brunswick Corp.
Incident log
Zebco has received one report of butane being shipped in the fuel compartment of a camper stove. There have been no reports of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these stoves immediately, and call Zebco to arrange to have their stove picked up. Consumers returning their stoves will receive a $25 refund.
For more information, call Zebco at (800) 558-9876 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 02 2000; last revised NOV 18 2025.