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Gold butane gas cylinder - 4.5kg, 7kg, 13kg — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-12-03
Hazard: Fire

Gold butane gas cylinders (4.5kg, 7kg, 13kg), fire hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-12-03
Model identifiersBrand: Flogas
CategoryGas appliances and components
HazardFire
Hazard descriptionThis product presents a risk of fire because the butane cylinders have been filled with a mixture of butane and propane outside of the parameters for commercial butane defined in BS4250. This will result in a higher vapour pressure within the cylinder than usual._x000D_ Butane regulators are manufactured to BSEN12864 or BSEN16129, which require them to be designed for a maximum inlet pressure of 7.5bar as a maximum. Should the inlet pressure of the regulator exceed the design pressure, this could lead to leakage of joints, failure of components or gas/flames to be emitted from the appliance i…
Non-complianceGas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018
RemedyThe product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market. Flogas are calling for all customers who may have purchased one of these cylinders in the affected region particularly through a retailer such as B&Q, B&M, Homebase, another local seller or gas dealer to stop using the butane gas bottles immediately. Do not connect the gas. If already connected, disconnect it immediately. Where possible keep the cylinder stored outdoors. If you must store it indoors, ensure it’s away from sources of heat until collection is arranged All affected customers should contact Flogas on 0330…
Recall number2411-0181
Official noticeView source ↗

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Self-check for comparable productsCell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
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