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Carbon monoxide detector Alfa Centauri “Carbon Monoxide Detector / CO riasztó” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1406/16
Summary
null The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.
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Product
Carbon monoxide detector — Alfa Centauri
- Brand
- Alfa Centauri
- Name / model
- Carbon Monoxide Detector / CO riasztó · RCC412
- Category
- Construction products
- Carbon-monoxide detector with electro-chemical sensor (B type). The product is mains operated or battery-powered. A 153 cm long mains supply cable with a flat two-pin plug connects to the device. Technical parameters: 230V/50Hz /9VDCPackaging: black and white cardboard box
What is the risk?
- null The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/02/2016
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