R-404a Refrigerant
R-404a Refrigerant was recalled on 8 March 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0376/19. Environment risk reported by Malta. The cylinder and the valve are not designed to be refillable.
| 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
🌍 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a environment hazard related to R-404a Refrigerant.
About this risk
This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations.
Recommended action
Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options.
Who is at risk?
While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities.