Camping stove

Burns, Chemical Gas appliances and components Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Camping stove
Alert Number0994/09
BrandMeva
CategoryGas appliances and components
Risk TypeBurns, Chemical
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginCzechia
Model NumberTaborak type 2137
Published31 July 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of burns since the quantity of CO in the air and water vapour free combustion products was 0.4%, above the maximum requirement of 0.2%. The following information required by the standard is missing both on the appliance and in the instructions for use: gas type, gas pressure, appliance category and application of the specified gas container, which could lead respectively to incomplete combustion, CO production and gas leakage. The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Directive 90/396/EEC and the relevant European standard EN 521.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Camping stove with two burners, for direct mounting on a gas cylinder. The packaging is a cardboard box.

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