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🧸 Product HU May 27, 2016

Gázérzékelő és Riasztó (Gas detector and alarm)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Gázérzékelő és Riasztó (Gas detector and alarm)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Asphyxiation
Category
Construction products

Hazard: The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3653 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A gas detector and alarm made in China that checks for carbon monoxide. It may not sense the gas well enough.

What's happening? This device does not meet EU safety rules. It could miss dangerous carbon monoxide gas.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these alarms in Hungary, it may not protect you from gas poisoning.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a pharmacist or doctor about a safe replacement.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 50291-1. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 27, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/208926

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Gázérzékelő és Riasztó (Gas detector and alarm). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The product is not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant Eu...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 27, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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