Product recallOPSS
Vango Folding Gas Stoves recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Vango Folding Gas Stoves presenting a risk of fire, explosion and burns.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Vango Folding Gas Stoves
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Folding Gas Stove ACXSTOVE DAKZ36
- Folding Stove with Windshield
- Piezo ACXSTOVE DEWZ36
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Since September 2022
What to do now
Vango Folding Gas Stoves has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- 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.
- Contact Vango or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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 (2405-0054). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Vango Folding Gas Stoves presenting a risk of fire, explosion and burns.
The risk
The stoves present a risk of fire, explosion and burns as it has been identified that the gas hose may degrade over time, leading to a gas leak and possible hose ignition.
The affected products do not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/426.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
Owners must stop using affected stoves immediately and return to the place of purchase.
The products have been recalled from end users.
Affected consumers are advised to contact AMG group on 08447 707058, or via emailing stoves@amg-group.co.uk.
Alternatively, affected stoves can be returned to any of the following stores: Go Outdoors, Go Outdoors Express, Blacks, Millets, Fishing Republic, Ultimate Outdoors.
Additional information
PSD number: 2405-0054
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Two styles of Vango branded folding gas stoves with hose.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Vango Folding Gas Stoves been recalled?
Vango Folding Gas Stoves 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 model 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.
