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Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireDec 16, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Optimus portable camping stove — burns & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

An internal part of the gas regulator may have a rough edge, which could create a hole in the seal or membrane. Gas could leak from the back of the gas regulator and pose a fire risk if ignited. 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 (22/08/2022)
  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (22/08/2022)

Product description

Small and compact two-flame gas stoves for camping.Product also sold online.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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