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The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Cooke and Lewis Gas Hobs

Type   
Gas appliances and components - Gas Hobs

Brand
Cooke and Lewis

Country of origin       
China

Product description  
Gas hob supplied with elbow joint on the connecting pipework.

Model number          
CLGH65ALL

Hazard
The elbow on the connecting pipework of affected gas hobs can fail resulting in a significant gas leak, regardless of whether the hob is switched on and in use. Hazards resulting from a gas leak include burns, fire and explosion and poisoning from inhalation. The risk levels vary from low risk to serious risk, with the risk presented from fire and explosion being the worst case. The risk of fire and explosion in traditional built residences is high risk, and the risk of fire and explosion in a caravan or leisure homes is serious risk.

The products are not in conformity with the requirements of Regulation 2016/426.

Corrective action
OPSS have issued suspension notices requiring manufacturers to stop the supply of specified models of gas hobs with certain elbow joints.

Full notice

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