EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Alcohol tester MAXXTER “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1353/15
Summary
null Because of the inability of the product to detect a high alcohol level, there is a risk of a user driving with an undetected high alcohol level which could lead to a road accident. The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Product
- Electronic alcohol tester with a torch, attached to a key ring. The product is supplied in transparent blister packaging.
What is the risk?
- null Because of the inability of the product to detect a high alcohol level, there is a risk of a user driving with an undetected high alcohol level which could lead to a road accident. The product does not comply with the national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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