A new campaign is being launched calling on caravan owners across the region to check if their gas cooker is subject to an urgent safety recall.
Consumers who have a Swift 500 series cooker in their caravan or motorhome are advised there is now a remedy for recalled models and should immediately arrange a free inspection of their cooker and possible repair.
Inspection and repairs will be carried out free of charge by the manufacturer, under a remedy Swift has negotiated with the Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC). The GTRC comprises of representatives from Australian state, territory, and New Zealand gas regulators.
The ACCC is concerned about the risk of explosions and burns associated with 16 recalled models of the Swift 500 series cooker. About 11,000 cookers are affected, which were manufactured between 1 January 2019 and 31 May 2020 (inclusive).
Consumers should check if their cooker has been recalled by visiting https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/500-series-cookergrill-and-cooktops-for-caravans-and-motorhomes
In the meantime, consumers are advised not to use the front left burner of their cooker until they have been inspected and necessary repairs carried out. Remove the knob and store it out of reach.
The hazard
Part of the gas supply pipe to cookers used in motorhomes and caravans may break or erode. Gas leaks and an ignition source can cause explosions or fires.
There are three factors that can cause the gas supply tube to fracture and leak gas:
Overtightening the nuts when connecting the gas supply tubes to the burner.
The aluminium tubes rubbing on the reflector plate that sits behind the unit.
Vibration of the unit that is caused during transit.
The remedy
The remedy process involves inspecting the tube that supplies gas to the front left burner to check that it is fitted correctly and shows no signs of wear. Damaged or ill-fitting burner tubes will be replaced.
For further details go to: https://swiftappliancegroup.com.au/
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