Product Recall: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun� (2103-0002)

Product recall for Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun� presenting a serious risk of burns and explosion.

Summary

Product: Yunhetu YT-818 Blowtorch ‘Flame Gun�

Hazard: Product presents a serious risk of burns and explosion as multiple components of the product exceed the maximum temperatures specified in the standard when the product is in use.

Corrective action: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon) and recall of the product from end users.

Product information

Type Gas appliances and components � Blowtorch
Brand Yunhetu
Model YT-818
Country of Origin China
Product description A blowtorch head assembly supplied in a single blister pack attached to a yellow and orange piece of card entitled ‘flame gun � the electron strikes a light�.
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Hazard

Multiple components of the product exceed the maximum temperatures specified in the standard when the product is in use, which presents a serious risk of burns to the user. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp instructions are also unclear as to which type of gas canister is required to use the blowtorch head safely, presenting a serious risk of explosion, fire and injuries.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp product does not meet the requirements of the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.

Corrective action

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp product has been recalled from end users.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2103-0002

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 25 March 2022