WA's energy safety regulator has banned a gas hose designed for use with cookers fitted into the drawers of utes, four-wheel-drives and similar vehicles.
WA's energy safety regulator has banned a gas hose designed for use with cookers fitted into the drawers of utes, four-wheel-drives and similar vehicles.
Users of the hose are at risk of injury from gas leaking and igniting, the State's Director of Energy Safety, Daniel Kearney, said.
"If the LPG cylinder valve is left open, gas can freely flow from the hose's appliance connection even when it's not attached to the cooker," Mr Kearney said.
"This connection should be 'gas tight', meaning gas will only flow when a secure union is achieved between the hose and the appliance, and the hose and the cylinder."
The Director's prohibition notice , issued under the Gas Standards Act 1972, bans the use, sale and hire of the hose assembly.
The 135cm stainless-steel braided hose has diagonal yellow stripes, a "male" bayonet connection at one end and either a Type 27 (LCC27) or Type 21 (POL) cylinder connection at the other end.
"Our priority is reaching people who have already bought this product," Mr Kearney explained.
"If you have a cooker fitted into your vehicle's drawer system, check the gas hose straight away. If it matches the prohibited model, stop using it immediately and contact the retailer or installer to discuss your options. For example, if you have an ARB drawer system, contact ARB ."
