Gas alarm – plug-in carbon monoxide alarm
Gas alarm – plug-in carbon monoxide alarm was recalled on 22 June 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0572/07. Asphyxiation risk reported by United Kingdom. This product poses a risk of poisoning and explosion because of its inability to detect a positive level of carbon monoxide resulting in a risk of undetected excessive carbon monoxide level.
| Alert Number | 0572/07 |
| Brand | Proteam |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Asphyxiation |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item number HO1497 (LX-GS) and HO1227 (LX-GS). Batch codes: PO6/001400 and PO6/001474. |
| Published | 22 June 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a risk of poisoning and explosion because of its inability to detect a positive level of carbon monoxide resulting in a risk of undetected excessive carbon monoxide level. In addition, the markings and the instructions provided do not contain required warnings and information, in particular relating to how the alarm operates, to the action to be taken in the event the alarm sounds, and to the effects of carbon monoxide on the human body.This product does not comply with the European standard EN 50291.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Alarm is sold singly (HO1227) or with an EU socket travel adaptor (HO1497). Clear plastic clam shell packaging. Product is approximately 115mm x 70mm x 30mm (excluding conductor pins) of white plastic with three small led marked ‘power’, ‘state’ and ‘alarm’. Batch marking is on the rear of the alarm and not visible through unopened packaging.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a asphyxiation hazard related to Gas alarm – plug-in 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.