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Aroma Diffuser GMed “Párologtató Difuzor” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00046/22
Summary
The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and light warning to change the water required. This could lead to the development of molds that can cause allergic reactions when spread by air. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2-98.
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Product
Aroma Diffuser — GMed
- Brand
- GMed
- Name / model
- Párologtató Difuzor · BDA81009
- Barcode
- 5999542976124
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Ultrasonic humidifier and aroma diffuser with white ceramic coating. The device can be operated from the supplied power supply.
What is the risk?
- The water tank is not antibacterial and the appliance does not give a sound and light warning to change the water required. This could lead to the development of molds that can cause allergic reactions when spread by air. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 60335-2-98.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2021
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