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Ozark Trail Camping Stove Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves sold exclusively at Walmart have been recalled after federal safety officials found they can explode or catch fire, creating a serious risk of burns and property damage. Campers and families who purchased these stoves may be eligible to pursue an Ozark Trail Camping Stove Recall Lawsuit if they suffered burn injuries, fire damage, or other losses linked to the recalled product.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Ozark Trail Camping Stoves Recall Updates
  2. November 26, 2025: CPSC and Walmart Announce the Recall
  3. Which Ozark Trail Camping Stoves Are Affected?
  4. Why Were the Ozark Trail Camping Stoves Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Legal Options
  8. Filing Deadlines
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Do I Have an Ozark Trail Camping Stove Lawsuit?
  11. Is the Ozark Trail Camping Stove Recall Still Active?
  12. Can I File a Claim If My Stove Did Not Explode but I Was Worried It Would?
  13. Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Claim After a Product Recall?
  14. Do I Need to Return My Ozark Trail Stove Before Filing a Claim?
  15. Did News Outlets Report on the Ozark Trail Camping Stove Recall?
  16. References
Walmart and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stove on November 26, 2025. The voluntary recall covers about 201,000 stoves sold under model number BG2247A1. The stoves were sold at Walmart nationwide from March 2023 through October 2025 for between $8 and $45, and they can explode or catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard to anyone nearby. Consumers should stop using the stove right away and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund. CPSC and Walmart have not announced an end date, so the recall remains open.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Voluntary recall (refund)
  • Announcement and initiation dates: Announced and initiated November 26, 2025 (one date given)
  • Company and responsible agency: China Window Industry Co., Ltd (manufacturer) and Walmart Inc. (importer), recalled with the CPSC
  • Recall or campaign number: 26-120
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Model BG2247A1 (gray label inside the fuel compartment); dark green body, orange “Ozark Trail” logo
  • Number of affected units: About 201,000
  • Sold at and sale period: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, March 2023 through October 2025, for between $8 and $45
  • Hazard: Can explode or catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: 26 reports of explosion or fire, including 16 with injuries such as second-degree burns; no deaths reported
  • Remedy: Full refund; stop use and return to any Walmart store

Latest Ozark Trail Camping Stoves Recall Updates

November 26, 2025: CPSC and Walmart Announce the Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Walmart announced Recall No. 26-120 on November 26, 2025 [1]. A CBS News report also covered the recall [2]. The recall covers about 201,000 Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves, model BG2247A1, after 26 reports of explosion or fire, including 16 that caused injuries. Consumers were told to stop using the stove and return it for a refund.

Which Ozark Trail Camping Stoves Are Affected?

The recall covers one model of Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stove. Check these details to see if your stove is included:
  • Model number BG2247A1, printed on a gray label inside the fuel compartment
  • A dark green body with an orange “Ozark Trail” logo on the front
  • Sold at Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com from March 2023 through October 2025, for $8 to $45
Walmart imported and sold the stoves. China Window Industry Co., Ltd manufactured them. About 201,000 of the stoves are affected across the United States, and no other Ozark Trail stove model is part of this recall.

Why Were the Ozark Trail Camping Stoves Recalled?

The stoves were recalled because they could catch fire or explode. The recall notice describes this as a serious burn and fire hazard for consumers that led the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Walmart to announce the recall. The stove is a small, single-burner model made for outdoor cooking. Walmart imported and sold it nationwide under the Ozark Trail brand. China Window Industry Co., Ltd, based in Taipei, Taiwan, manufactured the stoves before Walmart Inc., headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, imported and sold them across the United States. Both companies worked directly with CPSC and agreed to recall the product voluntarily.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

China Window Industry Co., Ltd, the stove’s manufacturer, has received 26 reports of the stoves exploding or catching fire. Sixteen of those reports involved injuries, including second-degree burns to the people using the stoves. No deaths have been reported. These reports are not proof that the stove caused every incident, but CPSC still used them as the basis for issuing the recall. Anyone who was hurt by the recalled Ozark Trail stove, or who saw it explode or catch fire without a reported injury, can also report the incident to CPSC directly, as described in What Should Consumers Do? below.
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What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who owns one of the recalled Ozark Trail camping stoves should take the following steps:
  1. Stop using the stove immediately, even if it has not shown any problems.
  2. Take the stove to any Walmart store and ask for a full refund.
  3. Do not attempt to repair or continue using the stove for any reason.
  4. Call Walmart at 800-925-6278, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central time, with refund questions.
  5. Visit walmart.com/help or Walmart’s own recall list online for more information about the recall and the refund process [3].
  6. Report a fire, explosion, or injury from the stove to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, by calling 800-638-2772, or by TTY at 800-638-8270.
No certified class action or multidistrict litigation has been identified for this recall. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Consumers who say they were hurt by the stove may be able to pursue an individual product-liability claim, since no class action or MDL has been confirmed for it.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a product-liability claim depend on state law, and each state sets its own time limit for filing. In some states, the deadline starts when the injury is discovered rather than when it happened. That start date can shift the deadline earlier or later than expected, so it matters exactly when and where an injury occurred. Missing the deadline can end a claim, even with strong facts. Anyone hurt by the stove should speak with a lawyer promptly to protect their rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have an Ozark Trail Camping Stove Lawsuit?

Whether you have an Ozark Trail camping stove lawsuit depends on your injury and circumstances. No certified class action exists, and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has not formed an MDL for this recall. Court-record searches found no confirmed lawsuit filed, so an attorney would evaluate your case individually.

Is the Ozark Trail Camping Stove Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Ozark Trail camping stove recall is still active. As of September 28, 2026, Walmart’s own recall list still lists the stove with no termination or closure date, and neither CPSC nor Walmart has announced an end date.

Can I File a Claim If My Stove Did Not Explode but I Was Worried It Would?

Yes, you may be able to file a claim even if your stove did not explode. CPSC’s recall applies to every stove with model number BG2247A1, regardless of whether it already failed, so an attorney can review whether your specific stove and circumstances support a claim.

Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Claim After a Product Recall?

You do not need a lawyer to file a claim after a product recall right away, but because no confirmed class action or MDL exists against Walmart or China Window Industry, the stove’s manufacturer, a lawyer would evaluate your claim individually and explain your options.

Do I Need to Return My Ozark Trail Stove Before Filing a Claim?

No, you do not need to return your Ozark Trail stove before filing a claim. Returning it to Walmart for a refund under Recall No. 26-120 is separate from having an attorney review a possible injury claim, so pursuing one does not affect the other.

Did News Outlets Report on the Ozark Trail Camping Stove Recall?

Yes, news outlets reported on the Ozark Trail camping stove recall. CBS News published a report on the recall on November 28, 2025, two days after CPSC and Walmart made the announcement.

References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/2026/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ozark-Trail-Tabletop-1-Burner-Butane-Camping-Stoves-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Imported-and-Sold-by-Walmart-Manufactured-by-China-Window-Industry-Co
  2. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-product-recalls-november-2025-helmet-camping-stove/
  3. https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls