EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Diving tank SMACO “SMACO S700” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01676/22
Summary
The product has not undergone the conformity assessment involving a competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the safety requirements. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
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Product
Diving tank — SMACO
- Brand
- SMACO
- Name / model
- SMACO S700 · S700
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Diving tank with the following characteristics: length 43 cm (16.9 inches), width 11,4 cm (4.5 inches), cylinder switch's diameter 3 cm (1.2 inch), cylinder's volume 2 litres. Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product has not undergone the conformity assessment involving a competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the safety requirements. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
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: 17/07/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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