Général Purpose

Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire Construction products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Général Purpose
Alert NumberA12/01041/21
CategoryConstruction products
Risk TypeAsphyxiation, Burns, Fire
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published16 July 2021

Risk Description

The product does not detect smoke; furthermore, its sound power is too low (measured values: as low as 64,9 dB). As a result, it cannot perform its function, hence letting fire to develop; if a fire breaks out, the product may fail to generate an alarm signal, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns to the occupants of the building. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 14604.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

White wireless self-contained smoke detector. The product was sold online, in particular via CDiscount.

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