Instinct Bio Fire iFire electronic burners
Published 20 November 2024
Product
Ethanol burner controlled by a remote control. iFire range includes the following models: iFire 450EI iFire 600EI iFire 750EI iFire 800 iFire 900EI iFire 1200EI iFire1500EI The products have been supplied individually or in fireplace installations. Only the remote control is being recalled.
Why it was recalled
The remote control does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible by young children. The product does not include the required warning information.
Hazard
Risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow them or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.