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🧸 Product DE PL SI December 16, 2022

Optimus — Portable camping stove

Small and compact two-flame gas stoves for camping. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Optimus — Portable camping stove
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Gas appliances and components
Hazard
An internal part of the gas regulator may have a rough edge, which could create a hole in the seal or membrane. Gas could leak from the back of the gas regulator and pose a fire risk if ignited.
Origin
Romania

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 0604375208728
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1261 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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 Optimus. Some stoves may have a sharp edge inside the gas regulator.

What's happening? Gas could leak from the back of the regulator. This might cause a fire if lit.

Does this affect me? If you own an Optimus camping stove bought in Germany, Poland or Slovenia.

What should I do? Stop using the stove. Ask a shop or a gas expert to check it before you use 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Optimus
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Gas appliances and components · Hazard: An internal part of the gas regulator may have a rough edge, which could create a hole in the seal or membrane. Gas could leak from the back of the gas regulator and pose a fire risk if ignited. · Origin: Romania

First published
December 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007307

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Optimus — Portable camping stove. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Gas appliances and components · Hazard: An internal part of the gas regulator may have a rough edge, which could create a hole in the seal or membrane. Gas could leak from the back of the gas regulator and pose a fire risk...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 16, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Poland, and Slovenia.
▸ 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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