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Carbon monoxide detector Shenzhen Yongchangda Electronics “CoDetector” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0432/16
Summary
null The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to 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 — Shenzhen Yongchangda Electronics
- Brand
- Shenzhen Yongchangda Electronics
- Name / model
- CoDetector · YK-CO/H (220V)
- Category
- Construction products
- Carbon monoxide detector in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2016
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