EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Explosive atmospheres equipment
Multi gas monitor device Smart Sensor “ST8990 Multi Gas Monitor” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01274/21
Summary
The product lacks CE marking, manufacturer identification information and technical documentation.Consequently, it might not fulfil the applicable safety and technical requirements and could measure gas concentrations incorrectly, increasing the risk of a gas explosion that could cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on equipment and protective systems intended…
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Product
Multi gas monitor device — Smart Sensor
- Brand
- Smart Sensor
- Name / model
- ST8990 Multi Gas Monitor · AS8990
- Category
- Explosive atmospheres equipment
- Multi gas monitoring and measuring device. The device is used to measure the concentrations of various gases. Item size: 11.45 x 6.44 x 4.45 cm / 4.50 x 2.53 x 1.75 inches; Item weight: 200 g.
What is the risk?
- The product lacks CE marking, manufacturer identification information and technical documentation.Consequently, it might not fulfil the applicable safety and technical requirements and could measure gas concentrations incorrectly, increasing the risk of a gas explosion that could cause burns to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2021
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