R-404a Refrigerant
Environment Pressure equipment/vessels Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0376/19 |
| Brand | Artiko |
| Category | Pressure equipment/vessels |
| Risk Type | Environment |
| Notifying Country | Malta |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 8 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The cylinder and the valve are not designed to be refillable. Once used and disposed of, remaining refrigerant in the cylinder is released into the environment at atmospheric pressure.The product does not comply with the Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 07/02/2019
Product Description
Non-refillable refrigerant cylinder