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🧸 Product DE June 23, 2023

BRS — Field gasoline stove

Black metallic varnished fuel container and burner head, labelled in English only. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon. ASIN B079JGT9VZ.

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BRS — Field gasoline stove
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Hazard
The burner head contains asbestos fibres (measured value: 40%). When the stove is used, asbestos may be broken down by mechanical stress into very fine fibres, which may be inhaled into the lungs, leading to cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 6931359800222
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1131 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A small camping stove made by BRS. It uses gasoline to cook food outdoors.

What's happening? The burner part of the stove has asbestos in it. Asbestos can break into tiny fibres when the stove is used. Breathing those fibres can cause cancer.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this stove in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the stove right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before touching it again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
BRS
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The burner head contains asbestos fibres (measured value: 40%). When the stove is used, asbestos may be broken down by mechanical stress into very fine fibres, which may be inhaled into the lungs, leading to cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009370

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BRS — Field gasoline stove. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The burner head contains asbestos fibres (measured value: 40%). When the stove is used, asbestos may be broken down by mechanical stress into very fine fibres, which may be inhaled into the lun...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 23, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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