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Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove recalled over a fire risk

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Product recall for Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner gas stove presenting a risk of fire as the seal may tear due to a burr in the gas regulator, permitting gas leak out of the regulator which can ignite.

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Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

4 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 0604375208728
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • 8020872
    Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
    • RG000001to RG006788
    • RG023004 to RG023323
    Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
    • Affected products were sold between January 2021 and August 2022.

What to do now

Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.

  1. Unplug it and do not charge it again.
  2. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
  3. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • make sure you have working smoke alarms

Get help urgently

  • if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2209-0256). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner gas stove presenting a risk of fire as the seal may tear due to a burr in the gas regulator, permitting gas leak out of the regulator which can ignite.

The risk

The product includes a gas regulator inside the body of the unit. An internal part of the gas regulator component may have a burr which may wear or tear a hole in the seal, causing gas to leak out of the back of the regulator, posing a fire hazard.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.

Action taken

The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer and withdrawn from the market. Owners should stop using their stove immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

For further information, please visit the Katadyn Group website: https://www.katadyngroup.com/int/en/recall .

Additional information

PSD case number: 2209-0256

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Optimus Gemini Portable 2-burner Stoves. ‘Optimus’ is printed on the side. The stoves are black metal with silver top burner surfaces, measuring 12in (20cm) long and 4in (9cm) wide and can be used with isobutane-propane fuels.

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Questions

Why has Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove been recalled?

Optimus Gemini Portable 2-Burner Gas Stove has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the barcode, model, serial number and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

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