OPSS Low Gas appliances and components
Product Recall: Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove (2209-0256)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2209-0256
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of fire as the seal may tear or become damaged due to a burr in the gas regulator, permitting gas leak out of the regulator which can ignite.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode0604375208728
Product
Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove
- Name / model
- number
- Barcode
- 0604375208728
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Country of origin
- Romania
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the seal may tear or become damaged due to a burr in the gas regulator, permitting gas leak out of the regulator which can ignite.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Gas appliances and equipment - Gas Stove
- Model number
- 8020872
- Barcode
- 0604375208728
- Serial numbers
- RG000001to RG006788 and RG023004 to RG023323
- Sales period
- Affected products were sold between January 2021 and August 2022.
- Country of Origin
- Romania
- Product description
- Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. ‘Optimus’ is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measuring 12in (20cm) long and 4in (9cm) wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product includes a gas regulator inside the body of the unit. An internal part of the gas regulator component may have a burr which may wear or tear a hole in the seal, causing gas to leak out of the back of the regulator, posing a fire hazard.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer and withdrawn from the market. Owners should stop using their stove immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
- For further information, please visit the Katadyn Group website: https://www.katadyngroup.com/int/en/recall.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2209-0256
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
- Product information
- Type
- Gas appliances and equipment - Gas Stove
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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