EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Gas water heater ONYX — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00874/26
Summary
Because of an identical model designation and incorrect packaging, although the gas water heater is configured only for use with natural gas, it can be mistakenly be sold and installed for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Use of LPG in this device can cause abnormal combustion, overheating, and potentially lead to fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or property damage. The product does not comply…
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Product
Gas water heater — ONYX
- Brand
- ONYX
- Name / model
- OX-JSD020W
- Barcode
- 5291167026896
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Gas water heater
What is the risk?
- Because of an identical model designation and incorrect packaging, although the gas water heater is configured only for use with natural gas, it can be mistakenly be sold and installed for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Use of LPG in this device can cause abnormal combustion, overheating, and potentially lead to fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or property damage. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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