As hunting season ramps up across much of the U.S., many campers and hunters are stocking up on portable gear — freeze-dried meals, safety vests, flashlights, and compact burners that can heat food in cold, remote areas.

Now one piece of essential equipment has now been pulled from shelves nationwide.

A major recall announced Nov. 26, 2025, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is focused on roughly 201,000 tabletop butane stoves the CPSC says must be removed from circulation.

The recalled item: the Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stove (model BG2247A1), sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online between March 2023 and October 2025.

A popular camping stove sold at Walmart is being recalled.

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What triggered the camping stove recall

The CPSC said the recall follows 26 reports of the stoves exploding or catching fire, including 16 burn-injury reports — some involving second-degree burns.

The agency labeled the defect a “serious burn and fire hazard,” noting that the stoves can ignite or explode even under normal operating conditions.

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The stoves are dark green with an orange Ozark Trail logo on the front.

The model number BG2247A1 appears on a gray label inside the fuel compartment. The stoves were typically priced between $8 and $45, making them a popular budget option for hunters, campers, and RV travelers.

Why the camping stove recall matters this winter

Portable stoves are a critical piece of fall and winter gear. Hunters often rely on compact burners to cook meals in the field or boil water in cold, rural conditions where fuel reliability matters.

And with more families camping during holiday travel, a malfunctioning stove threatens the users but can also ignite tents, vehicles, or dry brush nearby.

This year, the demand for portable stoves coincides with a surge in mobile travel: 28 million Americans plan to travel by RV this winter. Around 9 million were expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving and 7 million for Christmas, according to the 2025 RV Industry Association Holiday Travel Intention Survey.

The RVIA survey also found a sizable number of people use their RVs as guest suites at home. More than half of RV owners plan to stay in their RVs for Thanksgiving (52%) and nearly half for Christmas (48%) while visiting friends and family.

In addition, four in 10 plan to use their RV as quarters for guests or while they’re visiting friends/family to reduce “holiday crowding.”

Recalls of inexpensive products on the rise

The Ozark Trail stove recall also echoes a pattern seen across 2024 and 2025: Many of the most serious consumer-product accidents have involved inexpensive outdoor gear, home equipment, and battery-powered devices.

“Seasonal products are often overlooked when recalls occur. Items like camping gear in winter or snow blowers in summer may not be top of mind, but safety issues don’t wait for the right season,” Sedgwick SVP of Client Services Chris Harvey told TheStreet. Sedgwick provides companies with best practices for product recall and remediation solutions.

“Consumers should act promptly when a recall is announced. An immediate step is to verify whether your product is affected and take prompt action. Don’t postpone checking a model or serial number until the weather changes; by then, the safety concern may be forgotten, leaving you at risk,” he said.

Harvey also urges consumers to complete product registration information when they buy products, noting that according to Sedgwick’s Consumer Product Safety Pulse Report in 2024, around 84% of people older than 65 are likely or very likely to respond to a recall, while just 56% of those aged 18 to 24 are.

Recent recalls affecting U.S. households

• November 26, 2025: Sofliana and Glotika Baby Loungers sold on Amazon. The CPSC notice says the loungers are recalled due to risk of serious injury or death from entrapment. Source: CPSC
• November 24, 2025: Lithium-ion batteries for Rad Power Bikes e-bikes. The CPSC recall notice says: “Stop using batteries in Rad power bikes due to fire hazard.” Source: CPSC
• October 30, 2025: Modera pack and play mattress. The CPSC notice says there is risk of entrapment and suffocation. Source: CPSC

• July 17, 2025: 36-volt lithium-ion batteries for VIVI E-Bikes. The CPSC recall notice says: “VIVI E-Bikes Lithium-ion Batteries Sold with VIVI E-Bikes Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.” Source: CPSC

What hunters, campers, travelers should do if they own recalled Walmart camping stove

• Check your gear before heading out. If your stove matches model BG2247A1, do not pack it for a trip — return it immediately.

• Consider safer alternatives. While low-cost burners appeal to budget-minded outdoor enthusiasts, fuel-powered gear poses serious risks when poorly manufactured.
• Use recall alerts proactively. Early winter is consistently one of the busiest periods for recalls as seasonal gear comes out of storage.
• Prioritize fire safety. When camping or hunting, always keep fuel canisters, stoves and heaters at least several feet from tents, brush, and vehicles.

Consumers should stop using the stove immediately and return it to any Walmart location for a full refund. Walmart customer service can be reached at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CST, or customers can use the online return portal.