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Smoke detector 'Détecteur de fumée optique' (Optic Garvan profi-line — risk: asphyxiation, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0592/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire because the sound emission of the alarm is not loud enough when the battery is low, which means the detector may not be heard and thusthere is a risk that the user will be unable to take the necessary measures to prevent a fire.In addition, the information provided on the product is neither sufficient nor indelible. The product does not comply with the Construction Products…
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Product
Smoke detector 'Détecteur de fumée optique' (Optic — Garvan profi-line
- Brand
- Garvan profi-line
- Name / model
- MTS166
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Other - -
- The model has been manufactured on 15/12/2006Optical smoke detector enclosed in a blister pack, guarantee 5 years, sound signals when the battery is low for 30 days, battery included (3X3V lithium).
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire because the sound emission of the alarm is not loud enough when the battery is low, which means the detector may not be heard and thusthere is a risk that the user will be unable to take the necessary measures to prevent a fire.In addition, the information provided on the product is neither sufficient nor indelible. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 14604.
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