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Gas heater Afer Heat “Gas Space Heater” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00022/24
Summary
The cut off control device does not cut off the gas supply when the CO2 in the atmosphere exceeds 1.5%. This can cause unconsciousness or death. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR). nor with European standard EN 499.
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Product
Gas heater — Afer Heat
- Brand
- Afer Heat
- Name / model
- Gas Space Heater · LI138A , LI38LP
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Gas space heater
What is the risk?
- The cut off control device does not cut off the gas supply when the CO2 in the atmosphere exceeds 1.5%. This can cause unconsciousness or death. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR). nor with European standard EN 499.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/03/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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