EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Gas appliances and components
Boiler, heat exchanger Ferroli “BlueSense and BlueHelix gasboiler / heat exchanger” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01813/23
Summary
Water remaining in the boiler from the factory can cause Legionella bacteria to proliferate and produce a bio-film in the heat exchanger and piping. This can lead to Legionella infection from a shower for example, causing severe illness or even death. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
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Product
Boiler, heat exchanger — Ferroli
- Brand
- Ferroli
- Name / model
- BlueSense and BlueHelix gasboiler / heat exchanger · BlueHelix, BlueSense
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Central heating boiler, serial number starting with 22 or 23 (year of production 2022 & 2023).
- Recall information: https://www.ferroli.com/nl/news/publiekswaarschuwing-vermoedelijke-legionella-besmetting#
What is the risk?
- Water remaining in the boiler from the factory can cause Legionella bacteria to proliferate and produce a bio-film in the heat exchanger and piping. This can lead to Legionella infection from a shower for example, causing severe illness or even death. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 27/07/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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