Product Safety Report: Hotpoint and Indesit Freestanding Gas Cooker (2412-0075)
Product Safety Report for Hotpoint and Indesit Freestanding Gas Cookers presenting a risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Hotpoint and Indesit Freestanding Gas Cooker
Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the O-rings may wear prematurely on the lid shut off valve, causing a gas leak.
Corrective action: The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme to replace affected components.
Product information
| Type | Gas appliances and components – Freestanding Gas Cooker |
|---|---|
| Production Period | Affected batches were produced between October 25 and November 22 2024. |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Product Description | The product is a freestanding gas oven with glass lid, in both Hotpoint and Indesit brands. |
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List of Affected Models
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| Hotpoint | HDM67G0CCX/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G0CCB/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G9C2CB/UK |
| Hotpoint | CD67G0CCX/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G0C2CX/U |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G0CCW/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G9C2CX/U |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G9C2CW/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G0C2CB/UK |
| Hotpoint | CD67G0C2CA/UK |
| Hotpoint | HD67G02CCW/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G9C2CSB/UK |
| Hotpoint | HDM67G8C2CX/UK |
| Indesit | ID67G0MCW/UK |
| Indesit | ID67G0MCX/UK |
| Indesit | ID67G0MCB/UK |
| Indesit | ID67G0MMB/UK |
Hazard
The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for the O-rings to wear prematurely, causing a gas leak from the lid shut off valve. If the gas leaks and is ignited, this may cause a fire, burns and injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018 or Regulation 2016/246.
Corrective action
Owners of affected models must not use the product and should contact Hotpoint / Indesit immediately, who will arrange an engineer visit to replace the affected component.
Owners of affected models can access additional information at https://www.hotpointindesitgascookersafety.com/uk or call 0800 316 3887 for further guidance.
Anyone that smells gas, including owners and consumers concerned that their product poses a risk, should contact the National Gas emergency helpline on 0800 111 999 in England, Wales and Scotland, and 0800 002 001 in Northern Ireland.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0075
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards