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

Sea to Summit Alpha and Sigma camping pots

Date of Recall

2021-01-13

CPSC Release Number

21-068

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 16,200 (In addition, about 2,050 were sold in Canada)

Importer

Thunder Box, Inc., d/b/a Sea to Summit North America, of Boulder, Colo.; Sea to Summit North America LLC, of Boulder, Colo.

Sold By

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.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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

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

 

Remedy

Repair

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 [email protected] 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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