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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 13, 2021Serious
Sea to Summit Camping Pots
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The nylon latch can disengage from the pot and cause the handle to detach, posing burn and scald hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Alpha and Sigma pots with a black Nylon latch and contact Sea to Summit for a free latch repair kit.
Who to contact: Sea to Summit toll-free at 888-201-4977 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at productsafety@seatosummit.com or online at www.seatosummit.com/productsafety or www.seatosummit.com and click on “Product Safety” at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Sea to Summit aluminum Alpha and stainless-steel Sigma camping pots with a black Nylon latch that keeps the handle in the open position while in use. Both the Alpha and Sigma camping pots also come with a lid. These pots were sold in 1.2, 1.9, 2.7- and 3.7-liter sizes and are used for cooking while camping. The Alpha pots are a matte gray and the Sigma pots are polished stainless steel and black. The pots have "Sea to Summit" written on the front, along with the pot size. The Alpha pots state "Hard Anodised Compact Cooking System" below the name and size; the Sigma pots state "Premium Stainless-Steel Compact Cooking System." Handle usage guidelines and warnings are also written on the side of the pot. Only pots with a black latch that does NOT have a screw are part of this recall. The pots were sold individually and as part of camping cookware sets. Alpha Cookware Alpha Pot 1.2 Liter Alpha Pot 1.9 Liter Alpha Pot 2.7 Liter Alpha Pot 3.7 Liter Alpha Cook Set 1.1 - 1.2L pot, 1 bowl, 1 mug Alpha Pot Set 2.0 - 1.2L pot & 2.7L pot Alpha Cook Set 2.1 - 1.9L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set 2.2 - 1.2L pot, 2.7L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set 4.2 - 2.7L pot, 3.7L pot, 4 bowls, 4 mugs Sigma Cookware Sigma Pot 1.2 L Sigma Pot 1.9 L Sigma Pot 2.7 L Sigma Pot 3.7 L Sigma Pot Set 2.0 - 1.2L pot & 2.7L pot Sigma Cook Set 1.1 - 1.2L pot, 1 bowl, 1 mug Sigma Cook Set 2.1 - 1.9L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs Sigma 2 Pot Cook Set 2.2 - 1.2L pot, 2.7L pot, 2 bowls, 2 mugs
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,200 (In addition, about 2,050 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- January 13, 2021
- Brand
- Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America, of Boulder, Colo., Sea to Summit North America LLC, of Boulder, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Sea to Summit has received 10 reports of the latch disengaging or becoming damaged due to excessive heat exposure. No injuries have been reported.
REI stores and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at REI.com nationwide from January 2019 through November 2020 for between $40 and $130.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sea to Summit Recalls Camping Pots Due to Burn and Scald Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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