CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 18, 2005

CPSC, Cascade Designs, Inc. Announce Recall of Stove Fuel

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.

Required Consumer Action

(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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Cascade Designs at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.msrgear.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide, from March 2005 through April 2005, for about $9.
Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported. However, CPSC and Cascade Designs discovered and subsequently investigated forty-one leaking cans found in Cascade's distribution center.
Manufacturer
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash.
Recall Number
05176

Product Information

Product Name
Superfuel Liquid Fuel
Product Type
Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
Number of Units
About 8,500
Manufacturer Name
Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle Wash.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 531-9531
Website www.msrgear.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Cascade Designs at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.msrgear.com