Optimus has issued a recall for Nova and Nova+ stoves due to faults which could cause fuel to leak in use.
Optimus has issued a recall on two of its multifuel stoves due to faults which could, in some circumstances cause fuel leakage and pose a fire hazard as a result. Here's the recall information in full:
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Katadyn Products Inc. announces voluntary recall of certain Optimus stoves
Following product observation and quality assurance measures, Katadyn Products Inc. announced a voluntary
recall of the Optimus Nova and Optimus Nova+ Multifuel Expedition Stoves: A fine edge left over from tooling
of the quick-action coupling and of the ON/OFF fuel supply valve of the pump may cause the O-rings to wear
prematurely. Also, the O-rings used in the fuel hose and in the ON/OFF valve on some stoves can expand in
certain kinds of fuel. Some Nova stoves of the latest production lots may have fuel hoses which are not
completely crimped and could get detached. These failures can cause fuel leakage and thus pose a fire hazard
to consumers.
The following products are affected by the recall:
· Optimus Nova Multifuel Stove (Art. No. 8016276)
· Optimus Nova+ Multifuel Stove (Art. No. 8016277)
· Optimus Pump for Nova and Nova+ (Art. No. 8017904)
· Optimus Nova and Nova+ Spare Parts Set Light (Art. No. 8016305 + 8520)
· Optimus Nova and Nova+ Spare Parts Set (Art. No. 8017632 + 8511).
All affected Multifuel Stoves have a black burner housing and a QA No. between QA000011 and
QA007313. Nova and Nova+ Stoves with a silver burner housing do not have any QA No. and are not
affected by this recall. The recalled stoves and pumps were sold at outdoor and sporting goods retailers or on
the internet between January 2009 and September 2010.
For more information please contact:
Katadyn Products Inc.
Toll-free +800 67 84 68 70
Email: optimus.nova@katadyn.ch
Internet: www.optimusstoves.com/en/service/nova-recall
