Century 4680 Matchless Two-Burner Stove with Carry Bag, Black/Silver

by Century Tool

Product Features

• Features push-button piezo igniter for match-free lighting
• Offers two 3-3/8" 12,000-BTU burners
• Chrome-plated drip tray makes cleanup easy
• Hinged, locking wind shields protect flames
• Regulator and 24" connector-hose included

Product Description

Product Description

Featuring a push-button piezo igniter for quick, match-free lighting, this portable propane stove offers two 3-3/8-inch 12,000-BTU burners for camping, picnicking, tailgating, and other outdoor cooking. A chrome-plated drip tray provides for easy cleanup. Hinged, locking wind shields protect flames, which burn consistently due to pressure regulation. The stove uses a 16.4-ounce propane cylinder (not included) and easily converts to bulk-cylinder operation. Regulator and 24-inch flexible connector-hose are included. Rolled case edges and lid supply strength and safety. Heavy-duty locks secure the stove for transporting. A nylon carry bag with handles has a zippered pouch to hold a propane cylinder and cooking tools. The stove carries a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects.

Product Description

Perfect for any outdoor cooking situation. Century Camp stoves many uses include Camping, Tailgating, Picnics and has you ready for Emergencies. Our Matchless 2-Burner Stove is pressure regulated for consistent performance. Cook on two large 3 3/8", hi output 12,000 BTU Burners with stainless steel drip tray for easy clean-up. Oversized burners allow for even heat distribution. The durable nylon carry bag with carry handles has a zippered pouch to hold the propane cylinder and cooking tools. Locking wind shields protect flame. The 24" flexible hose and regulator are included. This unit easily converts to bulk cylinder operation and uses 16.4oz propane cylinders (not included). Heavy Duty Latch locks stove closed for secure transporting when not in use. Rolled case edges and lid for strength and safety. One-Year Limited Warranty . Look for recommended Century camping and bulk cylinder accessories.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 13.7 x 4.2 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000LVH9T8
• Item model number: 4680
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,098 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sounded like a good deal..., June 11, 2007

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Gift Card CUSTOMER "Pneumatiko" (Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Century 4680 Matchless Two-Burner Stove with Carry Bag, Black/Silver (Sports)

Received product the same day I was going on a camping trip. The next morning (while camping) I decided to try this stove out. Connected the hose to the propane tank, turned on the gas valves, and clicked the igniter. The right burner turned on, the left one didn't. There was no wind, but I changed to a different angle just in case, same thing, right on, left off. Luckly I had my matches. Came back home, called Century they said they were going to get the part number and call me right back. Two days passed and no call back. I had to call them again. They said they were still trying to find the part number. About 20 minutes later, they called me telling me that they were going to ship the part. When they were about to hang up I asked them what address where they going to ship it, they paused and then asked me: "Oh can we have your address?" Five days later I got the part, a burner with no instructions on how to replace it. My problem wasn't the burner, it was the igniter; I made it clear to them. I put everything back in the box, and shipped it right back. At tried my best to work things out.

Product: 3 Stars, Customer Service: 2 Stars.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor imitation of earlier model., October 6, 2009

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Thomas S. Budlong "Tom Budlong" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Century 4680 Matchless Two-Burner Stove with Carry Bag, Black/Silver (Sports)

This is a substantial downgrade in quality and design from their earlier model.
Propane hose not fixed to stove - you have to screw in the stove end of the hose to the stove - hard to do.
And, the loose hose must be stowed - awkward.
Side windbreaks more difficult to attach to the open lid.
Side windbreaks have gap at bottom, allowing wind in.
Burner knobs have a memory. They want to spring back little after adjustment, making the flame hard to adjust.
Grill more difficult than the previous model to get in place. Have to line up the four feet with their four holes. Previous model acted like a hinge.

Lots of little flaws make it an unhandy stove, certainly compared to the nicely made previous model. I discarded this one and found the previous model on eBay.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Another Disappointment . . ., December 3, 2011

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Brian Smith "Fellow Traveler" (San Pedro, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Century 4680 Matchless Two-Burner Stove with Carry Bag, Black/Silver (Sports)

Still waiting for the stove that delivers what it promises. Our last Century stove was the only unit we could find with a flexible fuel connection hose, and it has worked OK (with a manual lighter) for several years. Unfortunately, this new Century 4680 2-Burner Stove is a significant step backward in utility and durability than our previous model.

I have no doubt that this company called "Century" (or whatever), could source the manufacturing know-how necessary to make this a successful camping tool, but they choose not to. The poor quality in materials and construction will likely doom this mostly well-designed stove to an early grave. Flimsy sharp-edged parts, misaligned assembly and poor tolerances conspire to frustrate the user almost every time it's used.

On our unit, the lid got stuck on the misaligned drip pan so that it had to be pried apart with a screwdriver, twisting both the lid and the drip pan. The gaps in the lid expose the flame so much that the burners are really compromised in anything but a dead calm. The promise of "push-button piezo igniter for quick, match-free lighting" continues to be a cruel joke foisted upon unwary campers everywhere. It might work a few times testing in the store or at home but in the real world, after a half dozen uses, I was lucky to get it to work 1 in 10 times - if ever. Of course, these deficiencies usually occur at the most inopportune times, in the middle of nowhere, when you're really counting on your kit to perform as advertised.

I'm giving it a generous two stars because it's a good compact design and it's the only stove with a flexible propane connection. If you're using it for light tailgaiting in friendly weather and you're careful with it, it should be fine. I would not recommend it for use in rough conditions or any location that may be exposed to even the slightest wind. We used aluminum foil to protect the burners with some success.

Overall, the stove is so flimsy that I don't expect that it will last nearly as long as the stove it's replacing, so I think I'll keep it.

The old stove, that is.