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🧸 Product FR July 16, 2021

CP Van — WiFi smoke detector

Self-contained smoke detector/alarm for household use. The product was sold online, in particular on AliExpress, without CE marking.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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CP Van — WiFi smoke detector
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire
Category
Construction products
Hazard
The smoke detector does not have sufficient sensitivity. Furthermore, its sound power is too low (measured values: as low as 80 dB). As a result, it cannot perform its function, hence letting fire to develop; if a fire breaks out, the product may fail to generate an alarm signal, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns to the occupants of the building.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1883 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a smoke detector made by CP or Van. It is sold in France.

What's happening? The smoke detector may not work well. It does not sense smoke well and its alarm sound is too quiet.

Does this affect me? If you have this smoke detector in your home, it might not warn you in a fire.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help checking your smoke detector.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
CP Van
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The smoke detector does not have sufficient sensitivity. Furthermore, its sound power is too low (measured values: as low as 80 dB). As a result, it cannot perform its function, hence letting fire to develop; if a fire breaks out, the product may fail to generate an alarm signal, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns to the occupants of the building. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002886

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
CP Van — WiFi smoke detector. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The smoke detector does not have sufficient sensitivity. Furthermore, its sound power is too low (measured values: as low as 80 dB). As a result, it cannot perform its function,...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 16, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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