Sempell pressure valve — injuries risk
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Hazard
At temperatures above 232°C, the cadmium coating could cause the fastener to become brittle and break, with resultant leakage, which could cause serious injuries to people next to it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive nor with the European standard EN 10204.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (25/06/2025)
Product description
Pressure valves of various designs for use in power plants and chemical installations. Custom-made to customer specifications.
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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