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2 Thermos Flask Models Banned After Explosions

2 Thermos Flask Models Banned After Explosions

Matichon•General•17d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand suspends sales of two Thermos flask models after reports of explosions during use.

  • •Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, N.S. Supamas Isarabhakdi, ordered the halt of sales for two Thermos flask models.
  • •The action was taken after reports of the flasks exploding during use, causing global concern.
  • •The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) identified models SK3000 and SK3020 as having a risk of internal pressure buildup.
  • •Consumers in possession of these models are advised to cease use and report any damages to the OCPB.

Overview

  • •On May 8, N.S. Supamas Isarabhakdi chaired a meeting regarding cooperation and tracking of online platform product oversight and consumer remedies.
  • •The meeting discussed international news reports of Thermos brand flasks exploding during use, causing global alarm.
  • •The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) is urgently investigating with the Thai importer.
  • •The OCPB identified two models, SK3000 and SK3020, as being at risk from accumulated internal pressure.
  • •The identified risk is that the cap could violently eject, causing severe injury to users.
  • •The OCPB has ordered an immediate suspension of sales for both problematic models through all channels.
  • •The public is urged to stop using the specified flask models and report any damages directly to the OCPB.
  • •The government is committed to proactively enhancing consumer protection alongside measures to control online products and elevate safety standards.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Supamas Isarabhakdi
"The OCC has ordered the suspension of sales for both models through all channels, both in-store and online, immediately to nip the problem in the bud."
สคบ.สั่งระงับการจำหน่ายสินค้าทั้ง 2 รุ่น ทุกช่องทางทั้งหน้าร้านและออนไลน์ ทันที เพื่อตัดไฟแต่ต้นลม
N.S. Supamas Isarabhakdi
"We ask that the public who own the said flask models stop using them. If damaged, please report directly to the OCC."
ขอให้ประชาชนที่ครอบครองกระติกน้ำรุ่นดังกล่าว หยุดใช้งาน หากได้รับความเสียหาย ให้ร้องเรียนมายัง สคบ.โดยตรง

Key Entities

Person

Supamas Isarabhakdi(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)
Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and supervisor of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) who ordered the sales halt of Thermos flasks.

Organization

Office of the Consumer Protection Board(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค)
The government agency responsible for consumer protection, which investigated and ordered the suspension of Thermos flask sales.
Thermosℹ️
The brand of flasks involved in the incident where models SK3000 and SK3020 were found to be at risk of explosion.

Law

SK3000
A specific model of Thermos flask identified as having a risk of explosion, leading to a sales suspension.
SK3020
A specific model of Thermos flask identified as having a risk of explosion, leading to a sales suspension.