EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Blowtorch Topex — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1786/16
Summary
null The fixing ring may slide off the casing which may cause improper attachment of the gas cartridge. Gas leaking as a consequence may ignite causing burns to the user.
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Product
Blowtorch — Topex
- Brand
- Topex
- Name / model
- 44E140
- Batch number(s)
- CN: 82056000
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Blowtorch using gas cartridges. Product can be used for workshop tasks, as well as for barbecue ignition.
What is the risk?
- null The fixing ring may slide off the casing which may cause improper attachment of the gas cartridge. Gas leaking as a consequence may ignite causing burns to the user.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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