EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Gas heater GALP “Aquecedor Painel de Vidro (Gas heater)” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01748/23
Summary
The castors do not have a locking mechanism to prevent the appliance from moving during use. As a result, the products could cause burns. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
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Product
Gas heater — GALP
- Brand
- GALP
- Name / model
- Aquecedor Painel de Vidro (Gas heater) · GP CH-38 PT/PT
- Batch number(s)
- 10112105555
- Barcode
- 5601084129332
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Gas heater, category I3+, manufactured in 2021; Dimensions: 13.70 kg (Weight); 46 cm (Length); 40 cm (Width); 75 cm (Height). Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The castors do not have a locking mechanism to prevent the appliance from moving during use. As a result, the products could cause burns. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/05/2023
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