EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Pressure equipment/vessels
SODA-CLUB (SodaStream) cylinder for CO 2 425 gr AGA Linde Gas, CBF Drinkit, SodaStream, Vikingsoda, Watercompany, Ölbolaget “The labelling varies due which filling operator handled it latest as it is an exchange system.” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00088/21
Summary
The upper part of the L-type valve may release and get ejected due to the internal pressure in the cylinder causing injuries to the user. No testing is performed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive or the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
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Product
SODA-CLUB (SodaStream) cylinder for CO 2 425 gr — AGA Linde Gas, CBF Drinkit, SodaStream, Vikingsoda, Watercompany, Ölbolaget
- Brand
- AGA Linde Gas, CBF Drinkit, SodaStream, Vikingsoda, Watercompany, Ölbolaget
- Name / model
- The labelling varies due which filling operator handled it latest as it is an exchange system. · The valve in question is engraved with "SODA-CLUB (CO 2) CE0038 L- 250 BAR" and production date.
- Category
- Pressure equipment/vessels
- L- type valve SODA-CLUB (CO 2). The valve is mounted on SODACLUB (Sodastream) cylinders for carbon dioxide (CO 2) 425 gram.(This notification does not concern N-type valves or other type of valves mounted on cylinders from SodaStream.)
What is the risk?
- The upper part of the L-type valve may release and get ejected due to the internal pressure in the cylinder causing injuries to the user. No testing is performed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive or the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales, Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2020
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