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🧸 Product FR March 4, 2022

Smoke detector

Smoke detector wireless 433Mhz. The product is sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Smoke detector
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire
Category
Construction products
Hazard
The product is not sensitive enough to detect smoke. As a result, it can not perform its function. Fire and/or smoke may develop without occupants in a building being warned about it, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1559 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
24 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 10, 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 that may not work well. It might not sense smoke fast enough.

What's happening? The detector is too slow to warn people about fire or smoke. This can lead to burns or breathing problems.

Does this affect me? If you live in France and have this detector, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The product is not sensitive enough to detect smoke. As a result, it can not perform its function. Fire and/or smoke may develop without occupants in a building being warned about it, causing a risk of asphyxiation and burns. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005632

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What is this product recall alert about?
Smoke detector. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Asphyxiation, Burns, Fire · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The product is not sensitive enough to detect smoke. As a result, it can not perform its function. Fire and/or smoke may develop without occupants in a building being warned abo...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 4, 2022 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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