Recalls / 2021-01-13

Sea to Summit Recalls Camping Pots Due to Burn and Scald Hazards

21068 · Recalled 2021-01-13 · CPSC page

Description

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

Hazards

The nylon latch can disengage from the pot and cause the handle to detach, posing burn and scald hazards.

Reported injuries

Sea to Summit has received 10 reports of the latch disengaging or becoming damaged due to excessive heat exposure. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Sea to Summit Alpha and Sigma camping pots		About 16,200 (In addition, about 2,050 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importers: Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America, of Boulder, Colo., Sea to Summit North America LLC, of Boulder, Colo.
Made in: China
Sold at: REI stores, other sporting goods, online at REI.com nationwide, $130.

Consumer 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.

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Recalled product with the black nylon latch

Source: CPSC recall 21068. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.