Keston — Domestic Gas Boiler
A white domestic gas boiler
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Type
- Burns, Fire, Explosion
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Hazard
- Excessive air could be trapped in the heat exchanger of the boiler, which could lead to a malfunctioning of the boiler thermostat or the controls, and on a dry operation, which could lead to fire,burns to the user and explosion.
- Origin
- United Kingdom
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
What is this? This is about a gas boiler made by Keston. It can trap too much air inside, which may cause it to overheat or catch fire.
What's happening? Some Keston boilers may have a problem with trapped air. This could make the boiler work wrong and start a fire.
Does this affect me? If you own or use a Keston gas boiler in Ireland, this could affect you.
What should I do? Stop using the boiler right away. Ask your gas engineer or a qualified technician to check it. Do not try to fix it yourself.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire, Explosion · Category: Gas appliances and components · Hazard: Excessive air could be trapped in the heat exchanger of the boiler, which could lead to a malfunctioning of the boiler thermostat or the controls, and on a dry operation, which could lead to fire,burns to the user and explosion. · Origin: United Kingdom
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