July
15, 2004
Name
of product:
Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove, GS-010
Units: 1,886
Manufacturer: Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
Hazard: Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can
crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change, the blue
plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed to crack the
outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and
dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak.
Description: This recall involves the Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas
Stove GS-010. The stove is a white gas camping stove with an output of 10,000
BTU. The stove’s main feature is that it will ignite without priming. Model
numbers are located on the instruction manual. The brand name “Snow Peak” is on
the front base of the stove, two of the four support legs, and the fuel bottle.
Sold at: Camping and outdoor recreation stores nationwide from August
2001 through June 2004 for about $150. The pump was sold separately for about
$40. See http://www.snowpeak.com/Recall%20notice.htm
for a list of retailers.
Manufactured in: Japan by Snow Peak Inc.
Remedy: Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or
to the firm for a free replacement pump. To return the pump to Snow Peak USA,
please call customer service for Snow Peak’s UPS account number and a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the outside of the box for
quicker turn-around time.
Consumer Contact: Call Miyoko at 503-697-3330.