CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2120.
The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Lanterns purchased after September 1, 2001 are not covered by this recall. The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern. The lantern recall was originally announced on August 28, 2001
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2120.
Consumers with Ozark Trail or Wenzel lanterns should stop using them immediately and detach the lantern from the propane cylinder. Consumers should return only the lanterns to the store where purchased, for a refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Wal-mart Sold The Lanterns Nationwide Under The "ozark Trail" Label, From March 1999 Through August 2001, For About $18. Sporting Goods, Camping Equipment, And Other Retail Stores Nationwide Sold These Lanterns Under The "wenzel" Brand, From January 1999 Through August 2001, For Between $18 And $28. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2120.
Consumers can call Wenzel toll-free at (800) 325-8368 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday; or visit the company's website at www.wenzelco.com. Consumers with Ozark Trail lanterns also can visit Wal-Mart's website at www.walmartstores.com
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Wal-mart Sold The Lanterns Nationwide Under The "ozark Trail" Label, From March 1999 Through August 2001, For About $18. Sporting Goods, Camping Equipment, And Other Retail Stores Nationwide Sold These Lanterns Under The "wenzel" Brand, From January 1999 Through August 2001, For Between $18 And $28. Recall FAQ
Wal-mart Sold The Lanterns Nationwide Under The "ozark Trail" Label, From March 1999 Through August 2001, For About $18. Sporting Goods, Camping Equipment, And Other Retail Stores Nationwide Sold These Lanterns Under The "wenzel" Brand, From January 1999 Through August 2001, For Between $18 And $28. is the subject of a fuel recall: CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns. The notice was published on April 2, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 290,000 units are potentially affected.