Optimus Optimus Vega (windscreen) camping stove - windscreen — suffocation risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
If the user does not follow the user manual and leaves an insufficient gap between the windscreen and the pot in a poorly ventilated space, this can cause a carbon monoxide poisoning. The product does not comply with the Gas Appliances Regulation nor with the European standard EN 521.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (01/06/2022)
Product description
Windscreen for Optimus Vega camping stove
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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