EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Portable camping stove Optimus — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01775/22
Summary
An internal part of the gas regulator may have a rough edge, which could create a hole in the seal or membrane. Gas could leak from the back of the gas regulator and pose a fire risk if ignited. The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Regulation nor with the European standard EN 521.
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Product
Portable camping stove — Optimus
- Brand
- Optimus
- Name / model
- Optimus Gemini
- Barcode
- 0604375208728
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Small and compact two-flame gas stoves for camping.Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- An internal part of the gas regulator may have a rough edge, which could create a hole in the seal or membrane. Gas could leak from the back of the gas regulator and pose a fire risk if ignited. The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Regulation nor with the European standard EN 521.
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: 22/08/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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