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Gas regulator Tescom “20-1100 Series” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0197/18
Summary
Owing to a damaged ‘O’ ring, the gas regulator could leak at the screw thread of the solenoid valve. Escaping gas could lead to an explosion.
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HazardFire
Notified byGermany
Country of originGermany
Intended forConsumer
Product
Gas regulator — Tescom
- Brand
- Tescom
- Name / model
- 20-1100 Series · Type-approval number: 000141; type: 20-11
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Regulator for compressed natural gas vehicles
- Production dates: Produced between 1 February 2017 and 31 October 2017
What is the risk?
- Owing to a damaged ‘O’ ring, the gas regulator could leak at the screw thread of the solenoid valve. Escaping gas could lead to an explosion.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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