2023.09.07 Safety Report: Comfee - Gas Hobs

07 September 2023

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Comfee Gas Hobs

Type
Gas appliances and components - Gas Hobs

Country of origin
China

Product description
Gas hob supplied with elbow joint on the connecting pipework.

Affected model number
GH403GL

Hazard
The elbow on the connecting pipework of affected gas hobs can fail resulting in a significant gas leak, regardless of whether the hob is switched on and in use. Hazards resulting from a gas leak include burns, fire and explosion and poisoning from inhalation. The risk levels vary from low risk to serious risk, with the risk presented from fire and explosion being the worst case. The risk of fire and explosion in traditional built residences is high risk, and the risk of fire and explosion in a caravan or leisure homes is serious risk.

The products are not in conformity with the requirements of Regulation 2016/426.

Corrective action
Comfee, manufactured by Midea Home Appliances UK Ltd, will be initiating a modification programme for their gas hob GH430GL in scope of the safety issue. The company are proposing visits to every home containing affected hobs and make them safe. OPSS is urging all affected members of the public, including those unsure whether they are impacted or not, to check the model links and contact the manufacturer.

While all affected consumers should check the model links, owners and consumers in caravans, leisure homes and motorhomes should do this as a matter of urgency. If they are using an affected appliance with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), they should disconnect it from the LPG cylinder immediately.

Owners and consumers in domestic premises should continue to be vigilant. If they smell gas or are concerned that their product poses a risk, they should contact the National Gas Emergency Helpline for their area (0800 111 999 in England, Wales and Scotland, and 0800 002 001 in Northern Ireland) or a Gas Safe registered installer.

Should your model be included, or if you are not sure of your gas hob model, please contact the Freephone number 0800 046 5361, where an adviser can assist with checking your model and providing further information between 8am - 6pm BST / 7 days a week.

Alternatively, further information about the recall can be found online.

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