SAFETY ALERT Portable gas cooker

[LuckyPhil]

Holy shit people
We all have these
Please read this warning
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Consumers/Product_and_service_safety/Lunchbox_cookers.page

 

[bods]

Yeah mate, we are aware of it...
http://www.navara.asia/showthread.php?t=31035

 

[glennm]

I noticed at kmart yesterday they have the twin burner jackeroo units on the shelf. Exactly the same as those mentioned but with 2 burners.

 

[d22dave]

I noticed a few places having sales on the canisters. Good time to stock up

 

[Banditrides]

Thank you for posting. I'll be throwing mine in the bin tomorrow.

 

[ShortyNavros]

its not the cookers that are the problem it is the cannisters without the CRV mechanism which explode when exposed to temps above 50 deg

 

[Jased22]

No its the cookers. Not the can. Cans are still for sale everywhere. But the cookers arnt. Its a fault with the cookers shut off valve

 

[Jased22]

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[rsgooch]

Does anyone know of a brand of these cookers that is not banned?

 

[ShortyNavros]

Have a read up on the topic on this forum http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=35772

See this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVwOrk1vl5Y on how a can explodes non-CRV normal gas can vs a CRV can with safety vent mechanism in place. I know the butan cookers are banned but what I am saying is the cookers arent the problem it is the cans

 

[Jased22]

Does anyone know of a brand of these cookers that is not banned?

Here is a list of all the banned cookers...

 

[rsgooch]

Never mind

 

[grasshopper]

A lit bigger pic of the banned cookers would be easy to read...

Just saying. But I have had a cooker since 1996 and have no probs with it.

 

[BenD40&D22]

The issue is when you use a BBQ plate or frying pan that is too big and covers the gas cartridge. This exposes the cylinder to high temps which can cause them to explode due to the faulty shutoff mechanism. I have a double burner and use a BBQ plate which fits perfectly, no overhang. So I'm happy to keep using mine. I have accidentally left a 4 pack of canisters in the drawers in my Patrol for over a month before realising during summer and the inside of the car would get over 50 C easily here in Perth and they were fine. That being said I don't leave them in there now.

 

[Nevyn]

Mine broke, so I didn't bother fixing it. Instead I forked out on a Coleman two burner that I can use either their small gas bottle or a large one. It absolutely craps all over the cheapy for efficiency and quick.