Sharpfinger
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Aye Up,
I wasn’t too sure where this fitted (Survival?) so I’ve posted it where perhaps most people who use one might see it.
These stoves are pretty ubiquitous throughout the world let alone the U.K.
I had owned and used one on a regular basis for at least 10 years until about 18 months ago. And had never had any issues with it.
I had always ensured that the canister was correctly fitted and locked in and that the flame was well out before disconnecting the canister.
This was the case on the day that things went wrong and I experienced a serious flare up with the canister which could have led to injury or worse.
And it wasn’t user error.
The actual material (some kind of cheap mazac type metal) of the gas valve on the stove had suffered deterioration to the point that a male/female threaded portion was no longer holding as it should have.
This meant that the canister could be held apparently securely in place, with the canister valve open but gas could potentially leak around the stove valve - whilst the stove was lit.
On the occasion that mine ‘lit up’ there was fortunately no pot/pan on top and I had instinctively grabbed and launched the stove down the side of the house where it could either explode or burn out relatively safely.
On recovering the stove it was clear that the canister was still locked in position.
On releasing the canister the gas valve on the stove fell apart.
Close inspection identified stress cracks in the female threaded portion of the gas valve.
I subsequently learned that law suits have already taken place here and abroad where people have been injured.
And to be fair not all these type of stoves which outwardly appear identical have exactly the same connection at the stove valve.
But I’d check if you/your offspring do own one!
PS these are just some of the images sent to trading standards.
I wasn’t too sure where this fitted (Survival?) so I’ve posted it where perhaps most people who use one might see it.
These stoves are pretty ubiquitous throughout the world let alone the U.K.
I had owned and used one on a regular basis for at least 10 years until about 18 months ago. And had never had any issues with it.
I had always ensured that the canister was correctly fitted and locked in and that the flame was well out before disconnecting the canister.
This was the case on the day that things went wrong and I experienced a serious flare up with the canister which could have led to injury or worse.
And it wasn’t user error.
The actual material (some kind of cheap mazac type metal) of the gas valve on the stove had suffered deterioration to the point that a male/female threaded portion was no longer holding as it should have.
This meant that the canister could be held apparently securely in place, with the canister valve open but gas could potentially leak around the stove valve - whilst the stove was lit.
On the occasion that mine ‘lit up’ there was fortunately no pot/pan on top and I had instinctively grabbed and launched the stove down the side of the house where it could either explode or burn out relatively safely.
On recovering the stove it was clear that the canister was still locked in position.
On releasing the canister the gas valve on the stove fell apart.
Close inspection identified stress cracks in the female threaded portion of the gas valve.
I subsequently learned that law suits have already taken place here and abroad where people have been injured.
And to be fair not all these type of stoves which outwardly appear identical have exactly the same connection at the stove valve.
But I’d check if you/your offspring do own one!
PS these are just some of the images sent to trading standards.
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I was just watching YouTube with an Australian chef …. And that’s exactly what the show was about, tucker f**ers 
