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Alarm Häkävaroitin / Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Asphyxiation Construction products Serious risk

Alarm Häkävaroitin / Carbon Monoxide Alarm was recalled on 23 October 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1270/15. Asphyxiation risk reported by Finland. The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide.

Photo of recalled product: Alarm Häkävaroitin / Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Alert NumberA12/1270/15
BrandAlarm
CategoryConstruction products
Risk TypeAsphyxiation
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberVST-C588H
Published23 October 2015

Risk Description

The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/07/2015

Product Description

Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a asphyxiation hazard related to Alarm Häkävaroitin / Carbon Monoxide Alarm.

About this risk

This product can block the airways or restrict breathing, posing a risk of asphyxiation.

Recommended action

Remove the product from the environment immediately, especially from sleeping areas. If someone is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services immediately.

Who is at risk?

Infants and young children are at the highest risk.

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