Snow Peak recalls propane fireplace insert, lava rocks
The company is recalling about 100 propane fireplace inserts and lava rocks after reports that the rocks can ignite and explode when heated.
What to do
Anyone with the propane insert and lava rocks should stop using them right away and contact Snow Peak for a full refund CPSC. The company will send a prepaid shipping label to return both pieces, or ship replacement lava rocks alone to those who want to keep the insert CPSC. Consumers should wait until replacement rocks arrive before using the insert again, and dispose of recalled rocks following local and state rules CPSC. Snow Peak can be reached toll-free at 888-424-4916 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time, or by email at info@snowpeak.com CPSC.
Snow Peak sold the sets exclusively online at Snowpeak.com in July 2026 CPSC. The company has received one report of lava rocks exploding, which caused minor property damage, but no injuries have been reported CPSC.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission published this recall notice on October 8, 2026 CPSC.
Sources
The source filing
| Recall number | 27021 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | October 08, 2026 |
| Product | Snow Peak Takibi Fireplace Propane Inserts and Lava Rocks |
| Units | About 100 |
| Hazard | The fireplace’s lava rocks can ignite and explode when heated in the propane insert, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn and fire hazards. |
| Remedy | Consumers should stop using the propane insert and lava rocks fireplace accessories immediately and contact Snow Peak for a full refund. Consumers will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the propane insert and lava rocks. For replacement lava rocks only, the consumer can keep the propane inserts, and the firm will ship replacement lava rocks to the consumer. Do not use inserts until replacement lava rocks are received. Consumers should dispose of the recalled lava rocks in accordance with any local and state ordinances. |
| Remedy type | Refund |
| Injuries reported | The firm has received one report of lava rocks exploding with one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Sold at | Sold Online At: Snowpeak.com from July 2026 through July 2026 for about $350. |
| Company | Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Portland, Oregon |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Scope | National recall — CPSC publishes no state or ZIP breakdown |
| Consumer contact | Snow Peak USAtoll-free at 888-424-4916 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@snowpeak.com or online at https://www.snowpeak.com/pages/takibi-propane-insert-recall and https://www.snowpeak.com/ and click “Recalls” in the footer at the bottom of the page for more information. |
Published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (saferproducts.gov). This is the agency's public filing as The Lantern received it, shown with its fields named in plain English.