Afer Heat Gas Space Heater gas heater — suffocation risk
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Hazard
The cut off control device does not cut off the gas supply when the CO2 in the atmosphere exceeds 1.5%. This can cause unconsciousness or death. The product does not comply with the Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR). nor with European standard EN 499.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (23/03/2023)
Product description
Gas space heater
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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