The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety warning for Belling and Stoves gas hobs installed in holiday homes and caravans after May 2019 that pose a serious fire hazard.
Gas supply elbow joints used in the affected models that connect the hob to the gas supply may fracture.
This can cause gas to leak through the fracture and presents a serious risk of fire. Belling has initiated a modification programme for products in scope of the safety issue.
Owners must isolate the gas supply to the hob or caravan / holiday home immediately and contact Belling to arrange a modification.
A full list of model numbers and images of affected products are provided here.
Nine models are Belling-branded and one product is branded Stoves. OPSS is urgently investigating the root cause and the scope of the issue. The Product Safety Report will be updated as the investigation progresses. A replacement gas supply pipe elbow has been identified and a modification programme is being implemented to replace the elbow pipe in all appliances on-site. All owners of one of the affected models must:
Belling said it is vital that owners do not use their gas hobs.
Gas supply elbow joints used in the affected models that connect the hob to the gas supply may fracture.
This can cause gas to leak through the fracture and presents a serious risk of fire. Belling has initiated a modification programme for products in scope of the safety issue.
Owners must isolate the gas supply to the hob or caravan / holiday home immediately and contact Belling to arrange a modification.
A full list of model numbers and images of affected products are provided here.
Nine models are Belling-branded and one product is branded Stoves. OPSS is urgently investigating the root cause and the scope of the issue. The Product Safety Report will be updated as the investigation progresses. A replacement gas supply pipe elbow has been identified and a modification programme is being implemented to replace the elbow pipe in all appliances on-site. All owners of one of the affected models must:
- Isolate the gas supply to the hob or caravan / holiday home immediately, by turning off the isolation valve to the hob, or to the holiday home or caravan.
- Contact Belling to arrange a free of charge modification via:
- Email: contactus@belling.co.uk
- Tel: 034 3212 1088
Belling said it is vital that owners do not use their gas hobs.
Further information is also available in the Safety Notice on the Belling website here.
