Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on April 12, 2016, 02:49:19 AM
More than one Brand involved.
"Campmaster & Wild Country."
Rays, BCF, Supercheap product.
Post by: Bird on April 12, 2016, 08:29:27 AM
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The Model and Serial numbers can be found on the rear sticker of the two burner stove.
Defect: In these models, certain components such as O-rings and control knobs have failed.
Hazard: If the defect occurs, there is a risk of gas leaking and re.
What should customers do? Customers should stop using the product immediately and return
to store for a full refund.
Post by: scrapsD40 on April 12, 2016, 09:25:30 AM
Hope this thread stays active to let others know.
Post by: wakychapmans on April 12, 2016, 11:05:52 AM
I dug our old Rays dual burner out the other day with the intention of binning it. Glad I was lazy and didn't get 'round to it.
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on April 12, 2016, 11:17:48 AM
The one pictured is painted blue.
Product Safety Recall -- Danger of CO poisoning.
http://media.supercheapauto.com.au/bcf/files/user/recall_notice/Companion_Brands_Recall_Notice.pdf (http://media.supercheapauto.com.au/bcf/files/user/recall_notice/Companion_Brands_Recall_Notice.pdf)
Companion Brands is undertaking a voluntary recall of the Portable Camping Butane
Heater: Models – Companion COMP243 (Available in various camping stores from 01.03.15.)
The model number can be found on the data label located on the side of the
appliance.
The manufacture date label is located on the inside of the gas cartridge
enclosure.
Post by: edz on April 12, 2016, 01:05:37 PM
to public safety.
Hazard: Consumers may be at risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide
poisoning if appliance is not used in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- OUTDOOR USE ONLY. """
Soo use it indoors against the advice on the instructions and pay the price for being a dummy . You cant idiot proof the world .
Post by: KingBilly on April 12, 2016, 01:31:18 PM
KB
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on April 12, 2016, 02:36:06 PM
On the Butane heater Warning """ Defect: If not used strictly according to manufacturer’s instructions, there is a dangerThey also say "A replacement unit is currently being tested and finalised."
to public safety.
Hazard: Consumers may be at risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide
poisoning if appliance is not used in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- OUTDOOR USE ONLY. """
Soo use it indoors against the advice on the instructions and pay the price for being a dummy . You cant idiot proof the world .
Does that mean there will be a CO monitor in the new heater.
Shutting down the unit when oxygen levels get too low.
Or CO detected gets to too high a level.
It's just causing simple devices to become prohibitively expensive.
And how long before they discover the Butane safety device for Canisters, that is part of this heater, has the same problems as the portable stoves?
Post by: Bird on April 12, 2016, 03:01:36 PM
Remove all safety labels, make the world a better place:cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup: :cup:
KB
Post by: scrapsD40 on April 12, 2016, 04:14:01 PM
Does that mean there will be a CO monitor in the new heater.
Shutting down the unit when oxygen levels get too low.
Or CO detected gets to too high a level.
[/quote]wouldn't the flame go out if no/low oxygen or is my classrom chemistry out of date?
I've been camping with BadScott and seen him build a campfire big enough to use up oxygen for a 10m radius............and survived.
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on April 12, 2016, 05:24:00 PM
If the heater was in an enclosed space, CO would build up.
I believe that you'd go to sleep long before the flame went out.
Aldi had some CO monitors on sale along with Smoke detectors recently.
So can't be too hard to get a CO monitor that shuts off a gas supply.
Same or similar to keeping a flame alight on a stove top.
And KB has a point.
If they just enforced lack of Manufacturers liability when users did not comply with instructions, it would shake things up somewhat.
This doesn't mean that commonsense can go on holidays either.
Post by: lino6 on April 12, 2016, 05:38:31 PM
I've been camping with BadScott and seen him build a campfire big enough to use up oxygen for a 10m radius............and survived.
I to have been camping with bad Scott (and Hutchie) and just the conversation is enough to drain the area of oxygen!! >:D
Post by: plusnq on April 12, 2016, 05:39:57 PM
Post by: muzza01 on April 12, 2016, 06:21:01 PM
Looks almost like time to give up on these things...Sounds stupid but I am starting to think the same way these days. We had another incident in FNQ a couple of months ago. Although I have been using these for years for picnics etc the seed of doubt would appear to be planted and I am hesitant on using them anymore. I know in some cases there were incidents from people using them incorrectly but of late there are also stories of product malfunction. Not sure what to do anymore.
Post by: Bill on April 12, 2016, 06:39:30 PM
Bill
Post by: speewa158 on April 12, 2016, 07:14:18 PM
lf you use all this crap expect a an even Crapper result ::) :cheers
Post by: archer63 on April 13, 2016, 06:57:54 AM
Post by: Beachman on April 13, 2016, 08:53:51 AM
But the serial number on mine is different to the numbers affected, so I will take that as mine being from a different batch and okay.