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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS BE HR December 23, 2016

König — Carbon Monoxide Detector

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
König — Carbon Monoxide Detector
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Asphyxiation
Category
Construction products
Hazard
In case of a defect in the sensor, or in case the sensor is short-circuited or disconnected, the CO detector does not produce a fault signal. Also, if the detector is exposed to high humidity it does not work correctly.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3550 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A carbon monoxide detector made to warn about poisonous gas. It is a safety device.

What's happening? Some detectors may not work right. They might not sound an alarm if there is a problem. High humidity can also stop them from working.

Does this affect me? If you have this detector in your home, it may not protect you from carbon monoxide.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a new one.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation · Category: Construction products · Hazard: In case of a defect in the sensor, or in case the sensor is short-circuited or disconnected, the CO detector does not produce a fault signal. Also, if the detector is exposed to high humidity it does not work correctly. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 23, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/240757

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König — Carbon Monoxide Detector. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation · Category: Construction products · Hazard: In case of a defect in the sensor, or in case the sensor is short-circuited or disconnected, the CO detector does not produce a fault signal. Also, if the detector is exposed to high humidit...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS, Belgium, and Croatia.
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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