Thread: Portable gas stoves exploding

This notice was released back in January.
Don.

Originally Posted by BMKal

Mainly only use ours for boiling the billy Ron.

Same here. It travels with me just for making a cuppa.

However, last year (or the year before) I bought a twin burner unit with a BBQ plate. I think PhilipA put us into it on this forum. It's only been used once.

BTW, Discomark brought this problem with the stoves to our attention a couple of years ago. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/camping-tu...exploding.html

I saw the result of someone not flipping the trivet .

His forearms were severely burnt.

So it can happen if you don't bother to read instructions.

Regards Philip A

Thought it prudent to share this. Many campers own one or two of these...

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning consumers not to buy portable butane ?lunchbox? type cookers due to safety issues, including overheating.

"We recommend consumers do not buy portable cookers of this type,"Mr Stowe said.

"Compliance certification for all current models of "lunchbox" type gas cookers has been suspended by the independent safety certifiers and cookers of this type can no longer be sold lawfully in NSW.

"Up to 31 models of butane gas cookers have been withdrawn from sale as they do not meet Australian Standards. Retailers in NSW should no longer be stocking or selling these products.

"Testing, undertaken at the request of NSW Fair Trading and other State gas regulators, has found a fault with the cookers' shut-off valves, posing a risk that the devices may overheat and could explode.

"These cookers are lightweight and portable and are popular for use in camping and caravanning. They are inexpensive and commonly sell for between $15 and $30."

Mr Stowe said consumers who have purchased cookers should refrain from using them.

"If these products malfunction they can potentially cause serious injuries and I'd encourage people to stop using them," he said.

"The cookers should be disposed of in a safe manner, with the butane cylinders disposed of through an appropriate community waste or recycling centre.

"Consumers who have purchased a non-compliant gas cooker and have proof of the purchase should return the product to their retailer and seek a refund of the full purchase price as soon as possible.

"Fair Trading is continuing to work with retailers, manufacturers and other states to ensure products are removed from shelves.

"I'd encourage consumers to notify NSW Fair Trading if they see any devices of this type being sold within stores or by NSW retailers."

For consumer safety information and advice visit the NSW Fair Trading website or phone the Call Centre on 13 32 20.

Well ban cars too, they kill and maim. Oxygen and water should go as well...... they're harmful in excess.

Swimming is really dangerous........ ban that too.

Nanny state on roids.

That is all, DL

I've been using them for years. No problems other than the known cold weather issues. NSW fair trading must not talk to anyone else, still on the shelf in Qld

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Originally Posted by 350RRC

Well ban cars too, they kill and maim. Oxygen and water should go as well...... they're harmful in excess.

Swimming is really dangerous........ ban that too.

Nanny state on roids.

That is all, DL

Originally Posted by donh54

I've been using them for years. No problems other than the known cold weather issues. NSW fair trading must not talk to anyone else, still on the shelf in Qld

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Don't see anything there that says you can't use them.
Only a recommendation against using them, but they can no longer be sold (in NSW) as they don't meet current standards.

Either the standard has changed, or more likely the quality of the product has dropped in the ever increasing pursuit of lower priced production.


Martyn

I have two. One was bought when they first came out and was $50+.
The other was around $20 -15 and has been replaced 4 times now I think. As soon as it stops sealing around the can it gets tossed.
The original is a lot better quality and as good as new. Im on the lookout for a Primus SS one, I've only seen one, but cant find them in the shops.