'Do not use' - Faulty gas hobs sold to Irish consumers may lead to leak and explosion

Faulty gas hobs sold to hundreds of Irish consumers may lead to a gas leak and explosion. 

That's according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), which warned against the use of Russell Hobbs gas hobs sold on Amazon due to a major safety issue found in the gas supply elbow joint. 

The joint from the gas hob to the gas supply may fracture, which can cause gas to leak through the fracture.

This presents a risk of burns, fire, explosion and poisoning from inhalation which could pose a risk to health, or even death. 

The safety issue was identified in the following models: 

The CCPC currently understands the number of the above product units sold through Amazon to customers in Ireland is 216. 

In a safety information post, the CCPC stated: "It is vitally important that consumers do not use their gas hob. The gas hobs above must be urgently inspected and modified. This will be conducted free of charge by a Registered Gas Installer." 

If customers are affected by this issue, they can contact Russell Hobbs at 1 800 938982 or by email on infoROI@mda.russellhobbs.com.

If you smell gas, please contact Gas Networks Ireland immediately on 1800 20 50 50.