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Unknown was recalled on 14 June 2013 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0674/13. Asphyxiation, Fire risk reported by France. The product is not sufficiently sensitive to smoke and the alarm volume is not sufficiently high.
| Alert Number | A12/0674/13 |
| Brand | Chick-a-Dee |
| Category | Construction products |
| Risk Type | Asphyxiation, Fire |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | CHI-02DZ, CHI-02DW, CHI-02DB, CHI-02DP. |
| Published | 14 June 2013 |
Risk Description
The product is not sufficiently sensitive to smoke and the alarm volume is not sufficiently high. The failure to detect commonly occurring types of fire does not permit the user and others around them to take the measures necessary to avoid the risk of fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/02/2013Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 02/05/2013
Product Description
Optical smoke detector in the form of a bird, including batteries. Manufacturing date: 04/09/2011, black and white colour. The product is also available in white, pink and light blue.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a asphyxiation, fire hazard related to Unknown.
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.