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Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove — fire risk

UK OPSSLow riskFireSep 29, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove — fire risk

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

Hazard

The product includes a gas regulator inside the body of the unit. An internal part of the gas regulator component may have a burr which may wear or tear a hole in the seal, causing gas to leak out of the back of the regulator, posing a fire hazard. 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The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer and withdrawn from the market. Owners should stop using their stove immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, please visit the Katadyn Group website: https://www.katadyngroup.com/int/en/recall .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. ‘Optimus’ is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measuring 12in (20cm) long and 4in (9cm) wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels.

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 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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