Jetboil Recalls Stoves

Lyon Equipment is recalling a batch of Jetboil stoves which use a new-style gas valve introduced earlier this year.

The recall affects both  the Personal Cooking System (PCS) and Group Cooking System (GCS) and is because of a number of reports of gas leaking between the valve and the fuel canister, creating possible ignition. No personal injury or property damage has been reported to date relating to this issue.

Because of this, if you own either a Jetboil PCS or GCS with the new-style valve, you're advised to return it to the retailer where you purchased it, who will replace the stove with a new one. The older version of the stove is unaffected and you can continue to use it without worrying.

How To Tell

The photo below is the original valve, which is not affected by the recall. If the underside of your burner head looks like this, then you don't need to do anything and can simply continue using the stove.

The newer valve, which is affected by the recall, has a more rectangular shape to the valve mechanism. If your burner looks like this, take it back to your retailer who will replace it with a new stove.