Product Safety Report: Carbon Monoxide Alarm (2112-0591)
Product Safety Report for carbon monoxide alarm presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Hazard: This product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation as it does not sufficiently detect carbon monoxide.
Corrective action: Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Carbon Monoxide Alarm |
|---|---|
| ASIN | X001FDH8EZ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Unbranded carbon monoxide alarm for domestic use with LCD ppm display and powered by 3x15.V AA batteries. Packaged in black and orange cardboard packaging. |
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Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation. The product does not sufficiently detect carbon monoxide at the minimum permissible of 55ppm and 110ppm as required by the standard and presents a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and seek alternative carbon monoxide detection. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2112-0591
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards