Product Safety Report: Belling Cookcentre and Farmhouse 60cm Gas Cookers (2212-0109)
Product Safety Report for Belling Cookcentre and Farmhouse 60cm Gas Cookers presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation due to the potential for carbon monoxide leaks.
Summary
Product: Belling Cookcentre and Farmhouse 60cm Gas Cookers
Hazard: Certain Belling 60cm gas cookers present a serious risk of asphyxiation due to the potential for carbon monoxide leaks as a result of an incorrect parts potentially being fitted to the flue pipe at the rear of the appliance, which could hamper ventilation.
Corrective action: Belling have implemented an inspection and replacement programme to ensure the correct part is fitted. Owners must not use their cooker until it has been inspected. For information on how to check if your appliance is affected and register for an inspection, please see below.
Product information
| Type | Gas Appliances - Gas Cookers |
|---|---|
| Product identifiers | See list of affected models below. Consumers can check if they have one of the affected appliances by opening the door of the main oven and locating the data badge on the front lower panel. Here you will find the Model number (a nine-digit number, starting with 4444) and the eight-digit serial number. |
| Product description | Certain models of 60cm Belling-branded gas cookers |
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Affected models
| Product Name | Colour | Product Code |
|---|---|---|
| BELLING Cookcentre 60G Blk | Black | 444410824 |
| BELLING Cookcentre 60G SS | Stainless Steel | 444410825 |
| BELLING Farmhouse 60G Sil | Silver | 444410791 |
| BELLING FARMHOUSE 60G Crm | Cream | 44444716 |
| BELLING FARMHOUSE 60G Blk | Black | 44444717 |
| BELLING FARMHOUSE 60G Hja | Hot Jalapeno | 44444718 |
Hazard
Products in scope of the corrective action have been identified as presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation due to the potential for carbon monoxide leaks. An incorrect part may have been fitted to the flue pipe at the rear of these appliances, which could hamper ventilation. It is possible for extremely dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to be produced, which can pose a serious risk to health, and death.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
Engineers will need to inspect the appliance and replace affected parts if necessary before use of the oven can commence.
Consumers must not use the oven until this inspection has taken place.
Further information, including instructions on how to contact Belling to arrange an inspection, are available at the following link: https://www.belling.co.uk/sites/g/files/emiian401/files/2021-02/Belling%20Website%20Safety%20Notice%20-%2060cm%20Mini%20Range%20Cookers.pdf
This corrective action was initiated in 2021 and is being re-issued to ensure consumers are aware of the risk and register their product for inspection.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0109
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards