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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS DK ES FI FR GR IE SI August 28, 2015

König Electronic — Carbon Monoxide Alarm

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
König Electronic — Carbon Monoxide Alarm
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Asphyxiation
Category
Construction products

Hazard: The carbon monoxide detector does not respond to high concentrations of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4032 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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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A carbon monoxide alarm made by König Electronic. It may not sound when dangerous gas is present.

What's happening? The alarm does not meet safety rules. It may not protect you from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Does this affect me? If you have this alarm in the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, or Slovenia, it may not work.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Contact the seller for a refund or replacement.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The carbon monoxide detector does not respond to high concentrations of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 28, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/174020

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What is this product recall alert about?
König Electronic — Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The carbon monoxide detector does not respond to high concentrations of carbon monoxide. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1. · Origin: People's R...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 28, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, and Slovenia.
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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