Product Recall: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ (2103-0002)
Product recall for Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’ presenting a serious risk of burns and explosion.
Summary
Product: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun’
Hazard: Product presents a serious risk of burns and explosion as multiple components of the product exceed the maximum temperatures specified in the standard when the product is in use.
Corrective action: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon) and recall of the product from end users.
Product information
| Type | Gas appliances and components – Blowtorch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yunhetu |
| Model | YT-818 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A blowtorch head assembly supplied in a single blister pack attached to a yellow and orange piece of card entitled ‘flame gun – the electron strikes a light’. |
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Hazard
Multiple components of the product exceed the maximum temperatures specified in the standard when the product is in use, which presents a serious risk of burns to the user. The instructions are also unclear as to which type of gas canister is required to use the blowtorch head safely, presenting a serious risk of explosion, fire and injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0002
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards