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Smoke detector Connect It “Smoke Alarm” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1387/15
Summary
null The battery fault warning is given only at a very low voltage battery level. As a result, the smoke detector may be used with a low battery level at which the performance characteristics of the smoke detector are impaired. This could lead to a fire not being detected in time.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14604.
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Product
Smoke detector — Connect It
- Brand
- Connect It
- Name / model
- Smoke Alarm · ES120
- Batch number(s)
- 5 024996 153309
- Category
- Construction products
- Smoke detector in clear plastic packaging
What is the risk?
- null The battery fault warning is given only at a very low voltage battery level. As a result, the smoke detector may be used with a low battery level at which the performance characteristics of the smoke detector are impaired. This could lead to a fire not being detected in time.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14604.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2015
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