Consumers who have a Swift 500 series cooker in their caravan or motorhome are advised there is now a remedy for recalled models and should immediately arrange a free inspection of the cooker and possible repair.
Inspection and repairs will be carried out free of charge by the manufacturer, under a remedy Swift has negotiated with the Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC). The GTRC comprises representatives from Australian state, territory, and New Zealand gas regulators.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is concerned about the risk of explosions and burns associated with 16 recalled models of the Swift 500 series cooker. About 11,000 cookers are affected; they were manufactured between 1 January 2019 and 31 May 2020 (inclusive).
“Unfortunately, three people have already suffered serious injuries and burns while using a defective Swift cooker,” says ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard. “In one case, a person suffered first degree burns to their stomach and legs. We don’t want to see any more injuries occur.”
The ACCC says consumers should check if their cooker has been recalled by visiting the Product Safety website. Affected consumers not already registered for the recall should contact Swift Appliance Group as a matter of urgency.
“In the meantime, consumers are advised not to use the front left burner of their cooker until they have been inspected and necessary repairs carried out,” Ms Rickard says. “Remove the knob and store it out of reach.”
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