EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Construction products
Smoke detector “Général Purpose” — risk: asphyxiation, burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01041/21
Summary
The product does not detect smoke; furthermore, its sound power is too low (measured values: as low as 64,9 dB). As a result, it cannot perform its function, hence letting fire to develop; if a fire breaks out, the product may fail to generate an alarm signal, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns to the occupants of the building. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation and with the…
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Product
Smoke detector
- Name / model
- Général Purpose
- Category
- Construction products
- White wireless self-contained smoke detector. The product was sold online, in particular via CDiscount.
What is the risk?
- The product does not detect smoke; furthermore, its sound power is too low (measured values: as low as 64,9 dB). As a result, it cannot perform its function, hence letting fire to develop; if a fire breaks out, the product may fail to generate an alarm signal, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns to the occupants of the building. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 14604.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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