{"id":74065,"date":"2014-07-11T14:07:01","date_gmt":"2014-07-11T04:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=74065"},"modified":"2020-06-29T16:45:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T06:45:04","slug":"warning-over-ethanol-fireplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2014\/07\/11\/warning-over-ethanol-fireplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning Over Ethanol Fireplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 11, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State Government has issued a product safety notice to warn Queenslanders about the dangers of ethanol fireplaces.<\/p>\n

Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie today urged owners to take extra care after several people recently suffered severe burns.<\/p>\n

\u201cEthanol fireplaces are advertised as easy, smokeless and eco-friendly ways to keep warm, but some models have an open flame which can be difficult to see,\u201d Mr Bleijie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cQueensland Health has had several recent cases of explosions occurring because users have mistakenly believed the flame has gone out and tried to refuel or move it.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamilies\u2019 safety is paramount and, following discussions with Queensland Health, I have issued a formal safety warning notice to alert consumers to the potential danger of these products.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Office of Fair Trading has also launched an investigation into the products\u2019 safety.<\/p>\n

“Its considerations may include the products\u2019 current safety standards and whether a ban or recall is warranted. The outcome of the investigation will be published as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the meantime, I would urge everyone to please be very careful when using these products, and keep children well clear.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep the flame away from combustible materials such as clothes or curtains, and never throw anything combustible into the fireplace.<\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure the fireplace has had plenty of time to cool before attempting to move or refuel it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Consumers should:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Strictly follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for safe use<\/li>\n
  • Never leave the product unattended while in use<\/li>\n
  • Store fuel in a separate room to the fireplace<\/li>\n
  • Have an appropriate fire extinguisher nearby<\/li>\n
  • Never use the product for cooking<\/li>\n
  • Never throw combustible objects at the fireplace<\/li>\n
  • Always use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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