The government has introduced a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues after warning that the products pose a significant risk to the public.
The restriction has been issued in response to concerns about wildfire risk. Disposable barbecues, which are designed for short-term outdoor cooking, are the focus of the measure because of the danger they can present in dry or fire-prone conditions.
The ban applies to the sale of disposable barbecues. The available announcement describes the action as temporary, but does not set out how long the restriction will remain in place.
Officials have linked the decision to public safety, stating that the products create a serious risk. The measure is intended to reduce the potential for fires connected with their sale and use while the ban is active.
No further details were provided on enforcement arrangements, exemptions or the timetable for lifting the ban. The latest position is that sales of disposable barbecues are temporarily prohibited because of the wildfire danger identified by the government.
