EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Gas water heater Morco — risk: burns, fire, injuries, explosion
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01964/24
Summary
The test nipple screws may not have been tightened and checked correctly when commissioned, serviced or maintained. This can lead to gas leaking which, if ignited may set fire to the plastic control knobs and front bezel. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
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Product
Gas water heater — Morco
- Brand
- Morco
- Name / model
- EUP11, EUP6, Primo 11 (MP11), Primo 6 (MP6)
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- A white domestic open-flued gas water heater.
- Recall information: https://morcoproducts.co.uk/water-heater-safety-upgrade/
What is the risk?
- The test nipple screws may not have been tightened and checked correctly when commissioned, serviced or maintained. This can lead to gas leaking which, if ignited may set fire to the plastic control knobs and front bezel. 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/04/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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