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Alcohol Interlock Dignita “AL-5” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0247/16
Summary
null There is the possibility to drive a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the alcohol interlock is assembled. Therefore there is a higher possibility for the driver to cause injuries to himself or to others.The product does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard EN 50436-2.
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Product
Alcohol Interlock — Dignita
- Brand
- Dignita
- Name / model
- AL-5
- Category
- Measuring instruments
- Alcohol interlock (automatic control system designed to prevent driving with excess alcohol); after-sales installation.
What is the risk?
- null There is the possibility to drive a motorized vehicle under the influence of alcohol regardless of whether the alcohol interlock is assembled. Therefore there is a higher possibility for the driver to cause injuries to himself or to others.The product does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard EN 50436-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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