Patio Heater
Burns, Fire Gas appliances and components Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1529/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Gas appliances and components |
| Risk Type | Burns, Fire |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 562/052 |
| Published | 26 December 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns because: - the gas supply does not turn off if the appliance topples. This could lead to a fire and burns, - it is not easy to light the product (due to an unstable pilot flame), combustion is not stable and ignition of the main burner is delayed. The accumulation of unburned gas and the delayed ignition can cause a sudden burst of flame.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Patio Heater.