Information alert

The Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published a series of product recalls for several gas hob manufacturers and their products. The affected appliances are listed below.

You can find a full list of the appliances affected at the OPSS website at: www.gov.uk/ product-safety-alerts-reportsrecalls, search for ‘gas’.

The following information is included in the product safety recall.

Hazard

The elbow on the connecting pipework of affected gas hobs can fail, resulting in a significant gas leak, regardless of whether the hob is switched on and in use. Hazards resulting from a gas leak include burns, fire, explosions, and poisoning from inhalation.

The risk levels vary from low risk to serious risk, with the risk presented from fire and explosion being the worst case. The risk of fire and explosion in traditional built residences is high risk, and the risk of fire and

Appliances with product safety reports

Appliance explosion in a caravan or leisure homes is serious risk.

Corrective action

OPSS has issued suspension notices that require manufacturers to stop the supply of specified models of gas hobs with certain elbow joints. Where an affected appliance is installed in the property, the responsible person needs to be made aware and directed to contact the manufacturer of the appliance for further assistance.

If there is a concern for safety, gas engineers are advised to follow the guidance contained in IGEM/G/11, the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure.

The listed appliances are correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that the OPSS website may have been updated since publication.