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Solid fuel stove Ambra “Unknown” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1464/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns because the controls are not sufficiently insulated. Moreover, the various leaking parts of the stove could cause fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13240.
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Product
Solid fuel stove — Ambra
- Brand
- Ambra
- Name / model
- Unknown · M98 - Antique bronze
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Construction products
- Stove for solid fuel combustion. The stove consists of a rectangular antique-style casing, presumably made of cast steel. The casing stands on four decorative feet, which are screwed to the casing.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns because the controls are not sufficiently insulated. Moreover, the various leaking parts of the stove could cause fire.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 13240.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 19/09/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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