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Portable gas stove Alpen Camping “Kuchenka Turystyczna” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00117/24
Summary
The product emits an excessive concentration of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas (measured value up to 0.32 %). This can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning when the stove is used in unventilated areas. Carbon monoxide poisoning is life threatening. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR) nor with the European standard EN 521.
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Product
Portable gas stove — Alpen Camping
- Brand
- Alpen Camping
- Name / model
- Kuchenka Turystyczna · FKP90
- Barcode
- 5903240385300
- Category
- Gas appliances and components
- Portable gas stove, powered by propane / butane.
What is the risk?
- The product emits an excessive concentration of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas (measured value up to 0.32 %). This can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning when the stove is used in unventilated areas. Carbon monoxide poisoning is life threatening. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR) nor with the European standard EN 521.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 16/08/2024
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