Gas fire

Requirements breached

Aluminium rivets were used instead of steel rivets for the fixings for the draught diverter plate. Failure of the rivets could lead to the draught diverter plate moving out of position which, in combination with the failure of the safety cut off switch, could cause carbon monoxide to enter the room. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Gas Appliances Directive.

Measures taken

1. Retro fit of adaption plate to prevent baffle plate movement Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 16 March 2017
2. Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 16 March 2017

Product

Description

Chimney/flue gas-fired heaters, no packaging.

Brand

GAZCO

Model / type

Information on models, types and serial numbers is given in the company recall notice.

Batch

The gas fires affected were manufactured between February 2013 and October 2015.