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CO Detector carbon monoxide detector — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockFeb 7, 2014
Photo from the official notice: CO Detector carbon monoxide detector — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: CO Detector carbon monoxide detector — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: CO Detector carbon monoxide detector — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a risk of electric shock because the basic insulated wires are accessible. The live parts are exposed when the device is open for the change of batteries and can be touched.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (15/10/2013)

Product description

Carbon monoxide detector with a white plastic cover. If the pre-determined concentration of carbon monoxide gas is detected, the product lights up and beeps. Green and red LEDs indicate the operating modes of the products (power, alarm, fault) . A "Test" button is located on the top of the product.

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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