'Risk of death' - People urged to stop using faulty gas hob appliances sold in Ireland

Owners of holiday homes and caravans are being warned to cease use of a faulty appliance due to a major safety concern. 

According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), a serious fire safety issue has been identified with the Glen Dimplex Home Appliance Ltd manufactured Belling Gas Hobs Gas Supply Elbow Joint. 

The gas supply elbow joint may fracture, which can cause gas to leak and presents a serious fire risk which could pose a risk to health, or even death. 

The appliances were reportedly installed in holiday homes and caravans manufactured after May 2019. 

The type of affected models can be viewed below:

Glen Dimplex Home Appliances limited have confirmed approximately 100 products have been sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland. 

According to the CPCC, it is vitally important that consumers do not use their gas hob. 

They MUST isolate the gas supply immediately by turning off the isolation valve to the appliance, or to the holiday home or caravan.

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It is vital that all Belling gas hobs detailed above are urgently inspected and modified.

This will be conducted free of charge. 

The modification must be completed by a registered Gas Safe engineer, and once this simple modification is completed, the hob will be safe to use. 

If you own one of the affected hobs, or have any concerns, please contact Belling via their email address contactus@belling.co.uk or by telephone on 01 691 7111