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Szén-monoxid érzékelő és riasztó készülék (Carbon-monoxide Detector and Alarm)

Asphyxiation Construction products Serious risk

Szén-monoxid érzékelő és riasztó készülék (Carbon-monoxide Detector and Alarm) was recalled on 1 May 2015 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0590/15. Asphyxiation risk reported by Hungary. The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide.

Photo of recalled product: Szén-monoxid érzékelő és riasztó készülék (Carbon-monoxide Detector and Alarm)
Alert NumberA12/0590/15
BrandMentavill
CategoryConstruction products
Risk TypeAsphyxiation
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number500002, COE-168
Published1 May 2015

Risk Description

The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/03/2015

Product Description

Battery operated carbon monoxide (CO) detector with electro-chemical sensor and a circular white plastic cover. Diameter: 11 cm; height: 3.8 cm. The product is supplied in a cardboard box.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a asphyxiation hazard related to Szén-monoxid érzékelő és riasztó készülék (Carbon-monoxide Detector and 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.

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