Gas fires
Fire Gas appliances and components Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1126/07 |
| Brand | GAZCO |
| Category | Gas appliances and components |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | Various types and models |
| Published | 2 November 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because of self-ignition of the gas.The gas fire had been installed as part of a building project and had then been masked off to protect it during decoration. Following self-ignition the instruction booklet showed signs of having burned through, smouldering and the handset was partially melted. One reported case of damage which relates to the self-ignition of a fire in circumstances where the handset was still in the wrapper.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Gas fires