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Apache RTC1 Camper MY2019

Published: February 16, 2020Recall ID: f1b90db3-eadd-4c92-9bc6-e84bed371347Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a colourless, highly flammable gas that may leak and build up inside the camper. The gas appliances have not been installed in accordance with the gas safety standard for installation in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes: 1. There is no gas escape hole installed for the cooker and refrigerator in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. The ventilation system for the refrigerator has not been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a colourless, highly flammable gas that may leak and build up inside the camper. The gas appliances have not been installed in accordance with the gas safety standard for installation in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes: 1. There is no gas escape hole installed for the cooker and refrigerator in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. 2. The ventilation system for the refrigerator has not been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Hazards: In the event of an LPG gas leak, unburnt gas could build up in the refrigerator rear cavity that could result in a fire, which could cause serious illness, injury or death. What to do: Consumers should stop using all gas appliances immediately and contact the manufacturer and arrange for inspection/rectification of the gas installation. For further information, consumers can contact the manufacturer Jaha Holdings Pty Ltd on 07 3888 0360 or email service@caravanrsc.com.au

Affected Products

Apache RTC1 Camper Model Year 2019 16 affected camper vans

Additional Source Details

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Guid › #textf1b90db3-eadd-4c92-9bc6-e84bed371347
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/apache-rtc1-camper-my2019
Pub DateSun, 16 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Titan%20Apache%20RTC1%20Camper.jpg?itok=PN-zYj3n

Overview

  • Risk Level["Gas products and appliances","Camping","Caravan, motorhome and camper accessories"]
  • DistributionAustralia
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