Is quartz (counterfeit) — quartz sil540q compresseur d’air recalled? — Product safety alert in France (Sep 2022)

quartz (counterfeit) — quartz sil540q compresseur d’air

le produit dispose d’une soupape qui ne correspond pas aux exigences de sécurité, les matériaux sont trop minces pour résister à la pression, les supports du récipient à pression (roues, support debout) ne sont pas correctement soudés et le dispositif de purge a été installé dans...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source

The product has a safety valve that does not meet requirements, thin materials unable to withstand pressure, improperly welded pressure vessel supports, and a purge device installed in a location where it may not function correctly. The pressure indicator lacks warnings for excessive pressure. The air compressor’s pressure vessel is counterfeit, bearing a CE mark without proper European conformity assessment. The product may explode, injuring users. Measures include recalling the product from end users and prohibiting its market placement.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1446 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

119 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 15, 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? A fake air compressor sold as “quartz sil540q.” It has weak parts and wrong safety parts.

What's happening? The safety valve and pressure gauge do not work right. The tank can burst and hurt people.

Does this affect me? If you own this fake compressor in France, you could be hurt.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a shop or a doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)

quartz (counterfeit)

Agency-published detail

Type: maison-habitat · Category: appareils à pression · Hazard: blessures · le produit dispose d’une soupape qui ne correspond pas aux exigences de sécurité, les matériaux sont trop minces pour résister à la pression, les supports du récipient à pression (roues, support debout) ne sont pas correctement soudés et le dispositif de purge a été installé dans un endroit s’il peut ne pas fonctionner correctement. en outre, le dispositif indicateur de pression n’a pas de signes avant-coureurs pour une pression excessive. enfin, le récipient sous pression simple constituant le compresseur d’air est un produit falsifié et porte un marquage ce sans avoir fait l’objet d’une évaluation de conformité par un organisme européen d’évaluation de la conformité compétent. par conséquent, le produit peut exploser, blessant les utilisateurs. type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): autres catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: 20/02/2020 type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): autres catégorie de mesure: interdiction de la mise sur le marché d'un produit et toute mesure d'accompagnement date d'entrée en vigueur: 20/02/2020

First published

September 30, 2022

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48350/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

quartz (counterfeit) — quartz sil540q compresseur d’air. The product has a safety valve that does not meet requirements, thin materials unable to withstand pressure, improperly welded pressure vessel supports, and a purge device installed in a location where it may not function correctly. The pressure indicator lacks warnings for exces...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on September 30, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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