Product Safety Report: Cochran Ltd Ultranox Boiler Burner (2507-0072)
Product Safety Report for a Cochran Ltd Ultranox Boiler Burner presenting a high risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Cochran Ltd Ultranox Boiler Burner
Hazard: A fire occurred on an example of the Ultranox burner head, highlighting a issue with the design of the burner seal.
Corrective action: Product brought back into compliance. The manufacturer has undertaken a review of the burner heads and undertaken a design upgrade.
Product information
| Type | Pressure Equipment - Industrial Boiler Burner head |
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| Brand | Ultranox |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | Ultranox model range of gas fired industrial boiler heads. |
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Hazard
A fire occurred on an example of the Ultranox burner head, highlighting a issue with the design of the burner seal, and giving rise to a risk of fire.
The product did not satisfy the requirements of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Corrective action
The manufacturer has undertaken a review of the burner heads and undertaken a design upgrade. The following voluntary corrective action has also been taken:
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All units currently in production or on-site awaiting final commissioning will be fully checked and tested before they are entered into service.
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Checked the integrity of the head design and conducted combustion checks on all units already supplied and have determined that all of these are operating without issue. One unit is to have the combustion head replaced.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0072
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive