Butane cooker recall

Lucky mine is a Campmaster model CM2100 manufactured on 1st June 2006.
Will be able to buy very cheap gas canisters for a while now

Well, that's a bummer!!!

My Primus Model 2271 will explode at any minute, so took it out of the camper and put it in the shed.........more flammable products in there. :-)

No mention of this on the Qld Fair Trading site, that I could find anyway?

Thanks for the warning, SDG,

Bob

I have a suggestion open the link then click on the homepage then click on recent scams all will be revealed.

My last one I bought in 1995 cost retail $60 and used it till 2008 when after trip on CSR it fell to bits. Bought another one Gasmaster PC107K in Alice that year and still going strong. It does have on it that it complies with and design certified by the AGA so i'll be keeping mine for many years to come and hoping to find heaps of cheap refills.
DBN05

Been on phone to Fair Trading.

It is legitimate warning.
Somebody put it in the recent scam section, where it should not be.

It begs the question why now? These stoves have been around for donkey's years without, to my knowledge, any problems.

The list shows 30 models that are now 'suspended' surely if there had been any problems one or more of the companies listed would have discovered a problem?

Is it that they are all made by the one company and badged under different names?

Also if it is such a big deal why isn't this a National problem?

Very odd and I don't think I'll be ditching my single or double ones any time soon.

Dunc

The problem with the stoves has been around for some time.

Over the years I have seen examples of these stoves that have blown up, I think it has been brought up on ExploreOz before. Has not happened to me personally but have seen photos and heard of people being burnt badly.

My understanding was that it was because people were putting large frypans over the cooker and it wasn't allowing the heat to dissipate.

It seems that they have at last decided to do something about it.

I use one myself, but the risk is there. I wouldn't let kids anywhere near them or use them inside.

A quick Google search found one example.

http://www.chemaxx.com/butane_explosion.htm

Regards
Rowdy

I will testify how dangerous these are. At xmas we went to Esperance and stayed at the Cape Le Grande Nat Pk. While there a tent camper blew up his portable gas stove with one of those disposable bottles. Huge noise and burnt his tent. Ambulance came and he had severe burns to his body.

Not sure what he was doing or whether it was faulty.

Serendipity

The report states that approvals have been withdrawn. Obviously, existing approval stamps can't be deleted, but it does mean that your 'approved' one is unlikely to be re-approved if tested so there is no reason to be complacent.

Reported explosions were all related to 'misuse', suggesting that sensible-sized pans and a well-ventilated area should avoid the problem. You could also layer a bit of reflective foil over the gas compartment to add a bit of protection.

Something I alluded to some 15 months ago whilst doing some testings on the cookers and gas cylinders
http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=35772

I was given a Gaz portable burner 40 years ago, a few years later when I had a situation arise to use it, one of my kids copped 70% full thickness burns.

It was and still is a horrible memory, unless the gas has a fail safe shut off system, I would stay right away from them.
Also in my opinion, there is a huge difference in the structural integrity, between a tin can and a pressure tested steel vessel.

It is all about personal choice, wish I could have mine over again.

The office of Energy Safety, W.A. has advised today, in line with the NSW announcement at the top of the thread, that a total of 31 models of portable gas or "lunchbox" cookers, have had their compliance certification suspended.

6 of the models listed are advised as being dangerous to use because of unsafe shutoff valves.
Owners are advised to discontinue use of the unit, if they own one of the 6 models listed.

All 31 models have officially been withdrawn from sale in W.A.

The links to the warning advice are listed below ....

Office of Energy Safety, W.A. - public warning - unsafe portable gas cookers

Unsafe and dangerous gas cookers list - all 31 models

Cheers, Ron.

Bugger! Such a handy little thing too.

Found my old post>


Apparently all other states have now put the ban in.

HI
While it was true that there where no recall notices.
Just that all stocks were withdrawn from sale & a warning went out advising to stop use & return THAT has now changed

Below an official recall for one brand


This is the only one, As far asI am aware, that an official RECALL recall has been made

Sitro Group AustraliaTwin Portable Butane Cooker

PRA number: 2015/14630
Date published: 1st April 2015



Product information

Product description

Twin burner portable butane cooker

Identifying features

Gasmate PC2075, PC2080, BuyRight MPC2070 with a date of manufacture (DOM) 48/13. The product has been available for sale from the 1 April 2014 to 1 March 2015.

What are the defects?

The overpressure safety device may not shut off gas to the burner if the butane cartridge canister is overheated. In addition, the risk of overheating increases if the product is not used according the manufacturer's specifications.

What are the hazards?

If the defect occurs, there is risk of explosion and fire.

Dates available for sale

1st April 2014 - 1st March 2015

Where the product was sold
•Nationally

Traders who sold this product

The product has been sold via hardware and camping stores

Supplier

Sitro Group Australia

Supplier's web site