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CO detector König “Carbon Monoxide Detector” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1750/16
Summary
null In case of a defect in the sensor, or in case the sensor is short-circuited or disconnected, the CO detector does not produce a fault signal. Also, if the detector is exposed to high humidity it does not work correctly.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291.
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Product
CO detector — König
- Brand
- König
- Name / model
- Carbon Monoxide Detector · SAS-CA200
- Batch number(s)
- 5412810236510
- Category
- Construction products
- White CO detector packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null In case of a defect in the sensor, or in case the sensor is short-circuited or disconnected, the CO detector does not produce a fault signal. Also, if the detector is exposed to high humidity it does not work correctly.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291.
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: 26/10/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2016
- 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: 26/10/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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