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Hotpoint and Indesit Freestanding Gas Cooker — fire risk

UK OPSSFireFeb 19, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hotpoint and Indesit Freestanding Gas Cooker — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for the O-rings to wear prematurely, causing a gas leak from the lid shut off valve. If the gas leaks and is ignited, this may cause a fire, burns and injuries. The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018 or Regulation 2016/246.

Remedy

Owners of affected models must not use the product and should contact Hotpoint / Indesit immediately, who will arrange an engineer visit to replace the affected component. Owners of affected models can access additional information at https://www.hotpointindesitgascookersafety.com/uk or call 0800 316 3887 for further guidance. Anyone that smells gas, including owners and consumers concerned that their product poses a risk, should contact the National Gas emergency helpline on 0800 111 999 in England, Wales and Scotland, and 0800 002 001 in Northern Ireland.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Modification programme

Product description

The product is a freestanding gas oven with glass lid, in both Hotpoint and Indesit brands.

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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