Famous brands such as Russell Hobbs, Belling, and Cooke & Lewis are among those involved.
Read on to find out if you own an affected model and the next steps you should take if you do.
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What should you do if you own one of these gas hobs?
The nine UK gas hob manufacturers have initiated a modification programme for certain products due to the safety issue.
Click the links in the table below to check if you own an affected model and then follow the advice on that page or call the freephone telephone number.
The OPSS also flagged that any caravan, leisure home or motorhome owners who use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should check their appliances as a matter of urgency, as the risk is much higher for those in mobile premises.
If they discover they own an affected gas hob, they should disconnect it from the LPG cylinder immediately.
Why did the OPSS investigate these gas hob companies?This review into defective gas hobs was triggered by a number of incidents, including an explosion at Eckington Riverside Caravan Park in Pershore earlier this year where a person suffered serious burns.
The OPSS identified that the risks were caused by faulty elbow joints, which are a piece of pipework used to connect certain models of gas hob to the gas supply.
The companies will conduct in-home visits to address affected hobs and ensure their safety. You can find detailed information about the affected brands and models on the companies' respective websites.
The OPSS strongly encourages all members of the public who may be affected, even if they are uncertain, to review the model links provided and reach out to the manufacturer for assistance.
What does the OPSS say?
Graham Russell, chief executive of the OPSS, said: 'Protecting people from unsafe products is always a top priority for government.
'The manufacturers have agreed to undertake this corrective action programme following the OPSS investigation; now we will monitor their actions to ensure they make swift progress in making these gas hobs safe for householders and holidaymakers across the UK.'
The organisation adds that gas hob owners in domestic premises should be vigilant.
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This isn't the first time the OPSS has taken action with cooker manufacturers.
In November 2022, it intervened to make sure more than 66,000 Belling, New World and Stoves gas cookers were updated due to a carbon monoxide risk.
These cookers, produced by Glen Dimplex Home Appliances, produced dangerous levels of carbon monoxide when used with the grill door closed, posing serious health risks.
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