EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Low pressure regulator "Low Pressure L. P. Gas Reg TPA — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1389/11
Summary
null The dimensions of the regulator do not conform to the applicable standard. This shortcoming hinders the tight seal-making capabilities of the regulator.Several incidents reported of leaking gas catching fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN12864.
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Product
Low pressure regulator "Low Pressure L. P. Gas Reg — TPA
- Brand
- TPA
- Name / model
- LR 2522
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Low pressure regulator used to connect transportable gas cylinders with gas appliances.
What is the risk?
- null The dimensions of the regulator do not conform to the applicable standard. This shortcoming hinders the tight seal-making capabilities of the regulator.Several incidents reported of leaking gas catching fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN12864.
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