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Fire extinguisher Firetech “käsisammutin” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1043/18
Summary
The extinguishing capability of the product is much smaller than what is stated in the markings. The product may not extinguish the fire and this can cause risk of a even bigger fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 3-7.
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Product
- 2 kg powder fire extinguisher.
What is the risk?
- The extinguishing capability of the product is much smaller than what is stated in the markings. The product may not extinguish the fire and this can cause risk of a even bigger fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 3-7.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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