An urgent fire safety recall has been issued for Morco Open-Flued Gas Water Heaters, some of which have been sold in Donegal.
Certain models of the gas-powered water heaters pose a potential fire and gas explosion risk in mobile homes and caravans and domestic settings, where they are normally installed.
The models affected were sold between 2018 and 2023, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
The CCPC reports there are approximately 1,000 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
The distributors in Ireland who have sold or installed the products include:
- Johnston’s Caravans Ltd, Dromore, Letterkenny, F92 PP89, Co. Donegal.
- Mectec Gas Limited, Unit 8, Nordic Enterprise Park, Knockgriffin, Midleton, P25 AE22, Co. Cork.
- Gas Equipment Ireland, Unit 19, Nordic Enterprise Park, Knockgriffin, Midleton, P25 NF43, Co. Cork.
- Gas Home Limited, 20A Grants Park, Greenogue, Rathcoole, D24 EH34, Co. Dublin.
- Burkes Caravan Services Ltd, Shanagarry, Midleton, P25 A432, Co. Cork.
“The product has a risk of fire, explosion, and injuries. There is a risk of gas leaking which, if ignited may cause burns, explosions, and injuries,” said the recall notice.
“The brand is Morco. The 4 models are Primo 6 (MP6), Primo 11 (MP11), EUP6 (6 Litre Water Heater Open Flue) and EUP11 (11 Litre Water Heater Open Flue).”
Product Safety Information Notice on Morco Gas Water Heaters – CCPC
“It is important that consumers do not use these gas water heaters. Consumers must isolate the gas supply to the water heater immediately by turning off the isolation valve to the water heater.”
If you have one of these gas water heaters please contact Morco immediately on +44 01482 325456 or at gaswaterheaters@morcoproducts.co.uk.
Consumers can request a refund or replacement using this form on Morco’s website.
If you smell gas please contact Gas Networks Ireland on 1800 20 50 50.