| Alert Number | 0337/06 |
| Category | Gas appliances and components |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 16 June 2006 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of explosion resulting from: - leakage of gas from gas regulator (lack of gas soundness) and - leakage from copper gas supply pipe as a result of foreseeable damage to pipe in event of over-rotation of burner head due to broken plastic stops made from low grade material. The gas appliance failed to comply with the European Standard:(1) broken plastic studs leading to damage to gas inlet pipe and ignition insulation wire,(2) the soundness test was conducted at 6 bar and during the test a leak was observed on the regulator,(3) key information omitted, (4) key safety, usage and maintenance messages were omitted.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Portable Gas Heater "Pyramid" 1.3kWType/number of model: Importer’s Part # E6300 gas canister heater (sticker to top). Manufacturer’s Model # BDN 100 (right hand side panel).