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Product Recall: SALVUS Micropoint Gas Cooker Hoses (2305-0120)

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Published5 June 2023

The hazard

Product recall for SALVUS micropoint gas cooker hoses presenting a risk of fire.

Product description

Summary Product: SALVUS micropoint gas cooker hoses Hazard: It has been identified that a small percentage (1.2%) of their SALVUS branded 1m and 1.25m angled micropoint gas hoses may have a missing pin from the 3-pin array that holds the male thread swivel section joint on to the gas hose itself. Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users. Product information Type Gas appliances and components – Gas Hose Brand SALVUS Affected lines BFGHENEM-100 SALVUS 1.00M EN 14800 Gas Hose Elbow Micropoint and BFGHENEM-125 SALVUS 1.25M EN 14800 Gas Hose Elbow Micropoint Sales period of affected hoses January 2019 to December 2022 Product Description Black and yellow angled micropoint gas hoses. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard It has been identified that a very small percentage (1.2%) of their SALVUS branded 1m and 1.25m angled micropoint gas hoses may have a missing pin from the 3-pin array that holds the male thread swivel section joint on to the gas hose itself. The missing pin represents a risk that continued movement and twisting could cause other pins to fall out. If all pins fall out, the male connector section could detach from the hose section and gas will continue to flow from the hose, presenting a fire hazard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the following webpage: https://registeredgasengineer.co.uk/technical/safety-alert-031/ Additional information PSD case number: 2305-0120 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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