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Genuine innovations. tire inflator and hand pump (combination) — damage to hearing & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to hearingInjuriesAug 17, 2007

Hazard

This product poses a risk of bruises, lacerations and ringing in the ears to consumers because it can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve. 12 cases where the product exploded have been reported. In six cares injuries occurred, including lacerations, temporary ringing in ear and bruising.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer — Other

Product description

These products consist of a hand pump and CO2 cartridge inflator. The part number can only be found on the packaging.

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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