Protective equipment — burns & fire risk

Hazard

These products contain the following deficiencies: - the battery-based launching mechanism may not function in cold temperatures;- in one case the launching mechanism was easily broken when installing batteries;- in one case the striking surface did not function;- the products lacked Finnish and/or Swedish instructions. In one case the instructions were incorrect and meant for another product.According to the tests performed by the competent national authorities, the products did no extinguish a solvent fire, a small burning wood pile, a burning coffee-maker or a burning paper waste-basket. Some of the extinguishers were even found to accelerate burning. The products give a false sense of safety, and it is not possible to ensure the efficiency of the products before use.

Measures taken

• Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

Fire extinguishers.Brand:1. Ensisammutin FC 45 2. Sparco Mangia Fuoco3. Mangia Fuoco MF-50 4. Mangia Fuoco Fire Estinguisher MF 100.Description: All products are tube-shaped aerosol extinguishers length between 27-33 cm. The product nr. 1 has a battery-based launching mechanism. The products nr. 2-4 have a striking surface at the other end of the product as launching mechanism. All products spray potassium-based aerosol.