EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Gas cooker New World “New World 100GT, 100G” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01693/22
Summary
When the door of the grill is in closed position, oxygen ingress to the grill is stopped and the burner turns off. There is an ingress of oxygen which leads to the build-up of carbon monoxide inside the grill. This can increase the risk of asphyxiation. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
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Product
Gas cooker — New World
- Brand
- New World
- Name / model
- New World 100GT, 100G · NW 100G Car, NW 100G Sil, NW 100GT Car, NW 100GT Sil
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Gas cooker with a width of 100cm. Sold between 2010 and 2022.
- Recall information: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ddee5589ab6b86728e33c94/t/6362f2ed27e5087c894553da/1667429102183/NEW%2BWORLD%2BWEBSITE%2BURGENT%2BSAFETY%2BNOTICE%2B2.11.22+%281%29.pdf
What is the risk?
- When the door of the grill is in closed position, oxygen ingress to the grill is stopped and the burner turns off. There is an ingress of oxygen which leads to the build-up of carbon monoxide inside the grill. This can increase the risk of asphyxiation. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 15/08/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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