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Mains Voltage Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up

Asphyxiation Other - - Serious risk

Mains Voltage Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up was recalled on 12 October 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1536/12. Asphyxiation risk reported by Ireland. The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide.

Photo of recalled product: Mains Voltage Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
Alert NumberA12/1536/12
BrandETERNA
CategoryOther - -
Risk TypeAsphyxiation
Notifying CountryIreland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN 5013845034197
Published12 October 2012

Risk Description

The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. In the event of a carbon monoxide leak, the product may fail to detect the carbon monoxide.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291.

Product Description

Carbon monoxide alarm.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a asphyxiation hazard related to Mains Voltage Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up.

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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