EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Infrared gas heater "Gasovn, Infrarød" Electric House — risk: burns, electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0043/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns because the gas hose is very difficult to mount correctly and can loosen releasing gas which could cause an explosion.The product also poses a risk of electric shock because it is possible to touch live parts whilst replacing the gas cylinder.The product does not comply with theGas Appliances Directive and the relevant European standard EN60335.
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Product
Infrared gas heater "Gasovn, Infrarød" — Electric House
- Brand
- Electric House
- Name / model
- Model 79673 (LP601)Model 79657 (LP701)
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Infrared gas heater
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns because the gas hose is very difficult to mount correctly and can loosen releasing gas which could cause an explosion.The product also poses a risk of electric shock because it is possible to touch live parts whilst replacing the gas cylinder.The product does not comply with theGas Appliances Directive and the relevant European standard EN60335.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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