CO STOP
CO STOP was recalled on 21 April 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0508/17. Asphyxiation risk reported by The Netherlands. The product is not marked with the recommended maximum lifetime and does not have the warning to read the instructions carefully before operating or servicing.
| Alert Number | A12/0508/17 |
| Brand | Elbes |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Asphyxiation |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 21 April 2017 |
Risk Description
The product is not marked with the recommended maximum lifetime and does not have the warning to read the instructions carefully before operating or servicing. It may fail to detect dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 50291.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 19/10/2016
Product Description
Mains-powered carbon monoxide detector in white plastic housing, packed in a cardboard box.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a asphyxiation hazard related to CO STOP.
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.