- Ikea warns anyone with Eldslaga hob to stop using ‘rapid burner’ immediately
- Product recalled as Belgian inspectors find it over-pumps carbon monoxide
- Fault on model sold in 22 European countries due to ‘human error’ Ikea says
Ikea is recalling a gas hob sold in the UK because it could be pumping too much carbon monoxide (CO) into homes.
The Swedish furniture retailer has announced there is a fault with the Eldslaga hob which allows it to emit more CO than EU-allowed limits.
Ikea warned customers to stop using the ‘rapid burner’ found in the upper right corner of the hob on any version bought before January 1 this year.
It described the recall for repair as a ‘precautionary measure’ and said there was no elevated risk of fire or explosion, while stating there have been no incidents relating to the fault so far.
Ikea warns customers to stop using the Eldslaga hob as the furniture giant reveals an issue with part of the hob
Product recall: Any version of the Eldslaga hob bought before January 1, 2018, should be seen by an Ikea technician immediately
The Eldslaga hob has been recalled by Ikea over fears it over-emits carbon monoxide through ‘rapid burner’ in the top right hand corner
Ikea has recalled a gas hob which may be over-pumping carbon monoxide into homes. The Swedish furniture giant has asked customers to call them immediately
The recall follows an investigation by the Belgian market surveillance authorities. However, the model was sold in a total of 21 other European countries.
The retailer has asked customers to contact its customer service team to book a home visit by a technician to repair the fault.
Ikea officials said a receipt is not needed and it would do its ‘utmost’ to minimise the waiting time.
The flat-pack furniture giant said the fault was due to human error, which resulted in the wrong gas injector being installed.
Ikea apologised for ‘any inconvenience this may cause’.
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