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Alcohol tester - "Innovative consumer components" alcohol tester

Injuries Protective equipment Serious risk

Alcohol tester - "Innovative consumer components" alcohol tester was recalled on 1 June 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0502/07. Injuries risk reported by France. The product poses a risk of injuries due to its inability to detect a positive alcohol level resulting in a risk of user driving with undetected excessive alcohol level.

Photo of recalled product: Alcohol tester - "Innovative consumer components" alcohol tester
Alert Number0502/07
BrandUNITRONIC GMBH & CO. KG
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginGermany
Published1 June 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries due to its inability to detect a positive alcohol level resulting in a risk of user driving with undetected excessive alcohol level. The product does not comply with the relevant national standard NF X 20-704.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, withdrawal from the market and information to consumersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

REFERENCE CONRAD: 853729, GENCOD: 4016138090901, ICC 2004-D-DUC, INTERNATIONAL SALES: REF 853729-I5 Unknown

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Alcohol tester - "Innovative consumer components" alcohol tester .

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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