2023.09.29 Recall: Wanzhaoda - Portable gas fire (sold via Amazon)
29 September 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Wanzhaoda portable gas fire sold via Amazon
Type
Gas appliances and components - Portable gas fire
Brand
Wanzhaoda
Country of origin
China
Product description
A red portable gas fire with a gold-coloured regulator and orange hose included.
Amazon
ASIN B09HB8GN6V
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of burns, fire and explosion as the build quality of the regulator and flexible gas hose is considered to be inadequate. A castor wheel was missing and none of the castors had a lock. The nozzle for the hose connection was found to be the incorrect size, and the tilt switch was loose inside the burner compartment. Additionally, the product was only supplied with instructions written in Chinese, which could result in incorrect set up by the user. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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