CPSC recall 01223

Ozark Trail and Wenzel propane-fueled camping lanterns

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2026-03-30

On 2026-03-30 the CPSC announced a recall of Ozark Trail and Wenzel propane-fueled camping lanterns by Wenzel, citing an insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. Th….

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Product

Ozark Trail and Wenzel propane-fueled camping lanterns | 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.The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern.

Reason

An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Wenzel-Announce-Recall-of-Ozark-Trail-and-Wenzel-Propane-Camping-Lanterns

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