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Portable gas stove Campingaz “a) Camp Bistro XL and b) Camp Bistro XL Stopgaz” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0036/18
Summary
The portable gas stove may overheat because the safety device does not prevent further heating of the gas cartridges by pans, pots or griddles after the gas supply is cut off. Due to possible overheating and a resulting increase in pressure, the gas canister may explode and the released gas may ignite, leading to burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Gas Appliance Directive.
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Product
Portable gas stove — Campingaz
- Brand
- Campingaz
- Name / model
- a) Camp Bistro XL and b) Camp Bistro XL Stopgaz · a) Ref.: 2000030643 – BDII: 4010051192, b) Ref.: 2000030644 – BDII: 4010051196
- Batch number(s)
- a) 3138522095857b) 3138522095864
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- These products are portable gas stoves equipped with one burner and intended for use in cooking with a pot or container; they can also be used with pans, griddles and stone plates.
What is the risk?
- The portable gas stove may overheat because the safety device does not prevent further heating of the gas cartridges by pans, pots or griddles after the gas supply is cut off. Due to possible overheating and a resulting increase in pressure, the gas canister may explode and the released gas may ignite, leading to burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Gas Appliance Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/05/2018
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