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SAFETY GATEReference A11/00088/23

Fire extinguisher — lesiones

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Fire extinguisher
Brand
VULCAIN, SICLI, INTEGRAL, MATINCENDIE, GLORIA, INDIUM, MAT TOP
Category
Pressure equipment/vessels
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Injuries
Official description
The product is not adequately designed to be safe for use during the recommended service life of 20 years in all situation of maintenance. If the closing mechanism has not been properly locked with the body during the maintenance, when the fire extinguisher is activated, its head may become separated from the body and projected into the air, causing injuries to a user and/or bystanders. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Technical measuresDate of entry into force: 21/06/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 21/06/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Conformity / Maintenance defects will be resolved by retrofitDate of entry into force: 21/06/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Laboratory test (independent investigation)Date of entry into force: 21/06/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Prohibition of placing on French market : products before June 1, 2022 not brought into conformityDate of entry into force: 21/06/2023

Territory

Geography

Origin
Germany
Notifying country or territory
France
Distribution
Notificado por France

Provenance and context

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