Camping trips are a beloved Australian pastime, offering a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. However, a recent product recall is causing concern among seasoned campers and casual outdoor enthusiasts alike.

A replacement camping gas stove hose, sold by popular hardware store Bunnings, has been urgently recalled due to a potentially dangerous defect that could lead to an explosion and serious injury.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned about the Gasmate 1000mm hose, with model number GM40419.

The Schrader valve end of the hose, which connects the gas bottle to the camping stove, may leak when fitted to high-pressure camping stoves.

ACCC warned that the Gasmate 1000mm hose could pose a risk of serious injury or death. Credit: ACCC

‘There is a risk of serious injury or death if the leaking gas ignites, which may cause a fire and/or explosion,’ the recall notice read.

The ACCC has urged anyone who has purchased this hose to immediately stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The hose in question is marked AGA 7309 2Q/23 and has no sticker or colour disc on the hose or fitting. It was sold last October 2 to October 11, 2023.

For more information or to address concerns, customers can call Sitro Group Australia, the product distributor, on 1300 174 876.

They can also send an email to [email protected].

For more details about this recall, visit this website.

In similar news, a popular dinner kit sold at major supermarkets across Australia has been recalled due to a missing allergy warning, causing concern among consumers.

The Old El Paso Hard n Soft Taco Kit, a favourite among many households, was recalled on Thursday, November 30, after it was discovered that some of the kits contained a sachet that failed to declare the presence of milk, a common allergen.

This oversight could potentially lead to serious health issues for those with a milk allergy or intolerance.

The Old El Paso Hard n Soft Taco Kit was recalled due to allergen concerns. Credit: Old El Paso

'Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed,' warned Food Safety Australia, highlighting the potential risk associated with the product.

The 350g dinner kit has been widely distributed and sold at Woolworths and Coles stores in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia.

It was also available at Coles stores in Tasmania and independent retailers, including IGA in Tasmania and Queensland.

The kits in question carry a best-before date of June 30, 2024, and contain a sachet labelled 'Ckn Ndl'.

Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance are strongly advised not to consume the taco kit. If you have already consumed the product and are concerned about your health, it is recommended that you seek medical advice immediately.

Unconsumed taco kits may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more details about this recall, please contact General Mills Australia Pty Ltd at 1800 677 774 or https://generalmills.com.au.

Product recalls like these highlight the importance of maintaining and checking your camping equipment and food labels regularly.

It's also a reminder to always purchase from reputable retailers and manufacturers who adhere to Australian safety standards.

Key Takeaways

• A replacement camping gas stove hose sold by Bunnings has been recalled due to its potential to leak and trigger an explosion.
  
• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned that the Schrader valve end of the Gasmate 1000mm hose could leak when fitted to high-pressure stoves, posing a risk of fire and/or explosion.
  
• Customers who have purchased the hose marked AGA 7309 2Q/23 are advised to stop using it immediately and return it for a full refund.
  
• A popular dinner kit, the 350g Old El Paso Hard n Soft Taco Kit, has been recalled from major supermarkets.
  
• The product was recalled due to missing a crucial safety warning about containing milk, a known allergen, in some of its sachets.
  
• Consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance are advised not to consume the product, and anyone concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
  

Are you, or anyone you know, affected by these recalls? Share your experiences in the comments below.

 

[Veggiepatch]

Next thing we will see signs such as "excessive consumption of this product may cause obesity" attached to foods such as pasta, cheese, white bread and meat pies.

More specifically, milk allergies in infants is only 2% and such allergies are grown out of by the time the child reaches 3 to 5 years of age. No parent in their right mind would feed a taco to an infant, so I feel that this warning is akin to a weather report stating "flash flooding expected tomorrow for the areas of X, Y and Z" when the rain experienced would be lucky to wet a footpath. Overkill bordering on the ridiculous.