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Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ — burns risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsSold on AmazonMar 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ — burns risk
Photo from the official notice: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ — burns risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

Multiple components of the product exceed the maximum temperatures specified in the standard when the product is in use, which presents a serious risk of burns to the user. The instructions are also unclear as to which type of gas canister is required to use the blowtorch head safely, presenting a serious risk of explosion, fire and injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A blowtorch head assembly supplied in a single blister pack attached to a yellow and orange piece of card entitled ‘flame gun – the electron strikes a light’.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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