Century Tool and Manufacturing · Recalled
CPSC, Century Tool and Manufacturing Announce Recall of Camping Stoves
The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 6,300
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled stoves include the Century, Hillary, and LL Bean brand names. The stoves have a drip tray, two or three burners, and a black or green base, with a label identifying the brand name. The manufacturing date (050202 through 073102) and model number (4660, 4665, 4675, 4730, 4960, 72861, and 4960LLB) are printed on the inside of the stove's lid.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods, camping supply and mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these stoves, from May 2002 through September 2002, for up to $90.
- Product type
- Camping Items
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Century Tool and Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Cherry Valley, Ill.
Incident log
Century Tool and Manufacturing has received eight reports of hoses separating from the stove, causing one minor injury.
What the notice says to do
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the previous owner to arrange for returning the product and receiving a refund.
The firm that announced the recall is no longer in business. Consumers should contact the previous owner at campstoverecall@gmail.com
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 DEC 26 2002; last revised MAY 13 2025.
