Alarms
Detect carbon monoxide
Installing a carbon monoxide alarm could save your life.
Alarms are no substitute for prevention, but if there is carbon monoxide in your home, you need an alarm to detect it and alert you.
Buying an alarm
Alarms are available in most hardware or DIY shops and some larger supermarkets. Basic models usually cost between €20 and €30.
Your alarm should:
- be audible. A visual indicator is no use if you're asleep.
- carry the CE mark and comply with the European Standard EN 50291.
- have an ‘end-of-life’ indicator to tell you when it needs to be replaced.
- carry a mark of independent certification such as a Kitemark. It is recommended that you do not purchase an alarm that does not have this.
Installing your alarm
Follow the manufacturer instructions when installing your alarm or have a qualified installer fit it for you. If anything is unclear, contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Install an alarm in every room that has a fuel-burning appliance and one within 5m (16ft) of every bedroom.
Alarms should also be fitted in caravans, boats and any other location where fuel is burned.
Alarm positioning
Where you position your alarm is important to ensure that it works properly and provides the protection it is intended to provide. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidance with regards to placement of the alarm.
For general guidance on alarm positioning see the interactive house or watch the video below.
Maintaining your alarm
Clean the alarm with a damp cloth.
Do not use any cleaning agents or polishes.
Avoid spraying aerosols near your carbon monoxide alarm.
Do not place an air freshener near the carbon monoxide alarm.
Testing
Make sure your carbon monoxide alarm is working properly by testing it monthly.
To test your alarm, push the test button until the alarm reacts (normally it will sound).
Replace the alarm if it does not sound or displays an error when tested.
Replacing your alarm
Carbon monoxide alarms have a limited lifespan (normally 5-10 years depending on the make and model).
It is recommended that you buy an alarm with an audible end of life indicator which will sound when the alarm reaches the end of its usable life.
Even if your alarm does not have an audible end-of-life indicator, it should still have an expiry date printed on the outside of the alarm casing.
Replace an alarm that has reached its end-of-life. Never continue to rely on an alarm after its expiry date has passed, even if still appears to be working.
Hidden flues
In some properties the flues from some gas appliances can run for long distances behind ceiling or wall panels. If a hidden flue becomes disconnected it will not be visible and could present a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Irish Standards now require access panels and carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in locations where there are hidden flues. Your Registered Gas Installer will advise you if this is required in your property.
What to do if your alarm goes off
- Open doors and windows to ventilate the area.
- Stop using/turn off any fuel-burning appliances immediately.
- Get everyone out into fresh air.
- If you're not suffering any symptoms related to carbon monoxide poisoning, call a qualified service agent to check your appliances before you re-use them.
- If you're still worried, call the Carbon Monoxide Awareness Line on 1800 89 89 89.
Rented accommodation
Under the Housing (Standards for Rented Accommodation) Regulations landlords are legally responsible for installing carbon monoxide alarm(s) where required.
Failure to comply with the minimum standards can result in penalties and prosecution. Local authorities can issue Improvement Notices and Prohibition Notices to landlords who breach the minimum standards regulations.
For more details visit gov.ie - Minimum standards in rented accommodation
Recalled alarms
The following alarms have been recalled by the manufacturers. Do not use them.
2016
Brand: Global / Lydian
Name: CO ALARM MIT LCD-ANZEIGE
Model: LYD-809
Batch number/Barcode: 5997882126575
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive in detecting carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Brand: steck!
Name: Szén - monoxid és füstérzékelő
Model: SCF 100. Batch number/Barcode: 5999082220077
Country of origin: China
- Not sufficiently sensitive in detecting carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Brand: HOME SENTINEL
Name: Szén-monoxid Riasztó
Model: HS-C686L
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in blister packaging
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
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Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
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Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A12/0727/16 published on 10/06/2016
Brand: Unknown
Name: Gázérzékelő és Riasztó (Gas detector and alarm)
Model: KJGE01
Description: Mains-operated carbon monoxide detector. Packed in a white cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A12/0651/16 published on 27/05/2016
Brand: SOMOGYI ELEKTRONIC / Home by Somogyi
Name: LCD Carbon-Monoxide Detector
Model: CO 07 LCD
Batch number/barcode: 5 999084 902698
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A12/0650/16 published on 27 May 2016
Brand: SOMOGYI ELEKTRONIC / Home by Somogyi
Name: Carbon Monoxide and Natural Gas Detector
Model: COG 02
Batch number/barcode: 5 999084 902728
Description: Mains-operated carbon monoxide alarm. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with requirements of Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A12/0649/16 published on 27 May 2016
Brand: XTREME
Name: Detektor Tlenku Wegla XC 10
Model: 50-611#
Batch number/Barcode: 5900804068396
Description: Battery-powered carbon monoxide detector. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: Poland
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A11/0041/16 published on 06 May 2016
Brand: Shenzhen Yongchangda Electronics
Name: CoDetector
Model: YK-CO/H (220V)
Description: Carbon monoxide detector packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sensitive enough with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A12/0432/16 published on 15 April 2016
Brand: Stabo
Name: CO Alarm II
Model: 51112
Batch number/barcode: 06/2012/4010384511128
Description: Battery-powered. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: Germany
Reason for recall:
- Does not work quickly enough in the presence of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A11/0035/16 published on 15 April 2016
2015
Brand: GYCO
Name: SZÉNMONOXID RIASZTÓ
Batch number/barcode: 5 998880 345371
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with circular white plastic cover and LCD display. Battery powered (2 x AA alkaline batteries). Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A12/1501/15 published on 27 November 2015
Brand: KÖNIG
Name: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Model: SAS-CA100
Batch number/barcode: 5 412810 212088
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with circular white plastic cover. Battery powered (9V). Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX A11/0101/15 published on 20 November 2015
Brand: Fireman
Name: Häkävaroitin
Model: SFT-111-LCD
Batch number/barcode: 6 430039 734678
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 10 A12/1274/15 published on 23 October 2015
Brand: FireAngel
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: CO-9D
Batch number/barcode: 130805
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with an integrated, non-replaceable battery
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 15 A12/1279/15 published on 23 October 2015
Brand: Alarm
Name: Alarm Häkävaroitin / Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: VST-C588H
Batch number/barcode: Unknown
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 6 A12/1270/15 published on 23 October 2015
Brand: Palomies
Name: Häkävaroitin ("Carbon Monoxide Alarm")
Model: JB-CO4 / SY-CO4
Batch number/barcode: 6 438168 085616
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 8 A12/1272/15 published on 23 October 2015
Brand: König Electronic
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: SEC-CA10
Batch number/barcode: 5412810111886 / 1305150600
Description: Carbon monoxide detector in blister package
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Does not respond to high concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 17 A12/1069/15 published on 28 August 2015
Brand: Alecto
Name: Koolmonoxide Melder
Model: COA-22 0313B-COA-22-000001 to 011578 0213B-COA-22-000001 to 011578
Batch number/barcode: 8712412530304
Description: Carbon monoxide detector in blister package
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Does not respond to high concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 27 A12/1049/15 published on 21 August 2015
Brand: Everest
Name: Szénmonoxid érzékelő
Model: ECO-04, ECO-01W
Batch number/barcode: 5 948849 011182, 5 948849 011175
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with white plastic cover. Diameter: 107 mm; height: 44 mm. Supplied with 9V battery in blister packaging
Country of origin: China
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 24 A12/0900/15 published on 17 July 2015
Brand: CO-TECHNIK
Name: Szénmonoxid érzékelő
Model: FXC040
Batch number/barcode: 5948849010963
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with white plastic cover. Diameter: 107 mm, height: 44 mm. Supplied with 9V battery in blister packaging
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive regarding the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 23 A12/0899/15 published on 17 July 2015
Brand: MENTAVILL
Name: Szén - monoxid érzékelő és riasztó készülék
Model: COE-168, 500002
Batch number/barcode: 5998282168530
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector with electro-chemical sensor and a circular white plastic cover. Diameter: 11 cm, height: 3.8 cm. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 42 A12/0590/15 published on 01/05/2015 ).
Brand: Jabo.
Name: CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Model: JB-C06
Batch number/barcode: 5997882126667
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector with electro-chemical sensor and circular white plastic cover. Diameter: 10.7 cm, height: 3.5 cm. Supplied in blister packaging. The importer's name and logo ("Global") are visible on packaging
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 41 A12/0589/15 published on 01 May 2015
Brand: ORNO
Name: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Model: OR-DC-605
Batch number/barcode: Batch code: 1/02/2014. Bar code: 5901752481312
Description: Carbon monoxide detector. The housing has a circular shape and is made of plastic
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 10 A12/0409/15 published on 27 March 2015
Brand: Unknown
Name: Battery-operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: RCC426B
Batch number/barcode: Unknown
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive and this can cause asphyxiation in the event of a CO leakage
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 38 A12/0354/15 published on 13 March 2015
Brand: Commel
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: 440-201
Batch number/barcode: EAN 3858883835205
Description: Carbon monoxide detector packed in PVC blister
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 14 A12/0283/15 published on 06 March 2015 )
Brand: Düwi
Name: CO Melder 220-240V / Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: 693259
Batch number/barcode: 4 006341 693259
Description: Mains-operated, carbon monoxide detector with white plastic housing. Supplied in blister packaging
Country of origin: China
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 9 A12/0073/15 published on 30 January 2015
Brand: Düwi
Name: CO Melder
Model: Art. Nr. 693266
Batch number/barcode: 4 006341 693266
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with circular white plastic cover. Battery-powered. Supplied in blister packaging
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291-1
Reference European Commission RAPEX 16 A12/0034/15 published on 23 Janurary 2015
Brand: Commel
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: Model: 440-201
Batch number/barcode: EAN 3858883835205
Description: Carbon monoxide detector packed in PVC blister
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification A12/0283/15 published 2015
2014
Brand: CMI
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: JB-C686L – 345691
Batch number/barcode: PO 480881 L 2013, 4007873456916
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive to carbon monoxide. Alarm does not promptly switch on, the people who are in the room may get intoxicated and asphyxiation may occur
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX 16 A12/1942/14 published on 12 December 2014
Brand: Computherm
Name: Gas and CO Detector
Model: M5000
Batch number/barcode: Unknown
Description: Gas and carbon-monoxide detector with white plastic cover (135 × 90 × 48 mm) and mains adaptor. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX 20 A12/1662/14 published on 24 October 2014
Brand: Nexa
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Model: JB-C01 Art. nr: 13821
Batch number/barcode: 7 330545 138214
Description: Battery-operated carbon monoxide detector
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 19 A12/0959/14 published on 27 June 2014
Brand: Global (on the packaging), SITERWELL (on the product)
Name: CO Alarm AC230V
Model: GS832
Batch number/barcode: 5 997882 126292
Description: Carbon monoxide alarm with white plastic housing (114 × 68 × 43 mm). A 148 cm long mains supply cable with a flat two-pin plug connects to the device. Blister packaging
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX 39 A12/0846/14 published on 13 June 2014
Brand: steck!
Name: Carbon Monoxide Alarm 9V
Model: SC 103
Batch number/barcode: 5 999082 220015
Description: Carbon-monoxide detector with circular white plastic cover (diameter: 108 mm, height: 37 mm). Supplied with a 9V battery. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX 66 A12/0873/14 published on 13 June 2014
Brand: Global (on the packaging), SITERWELL (on the product)
Name: Carbon monoxide alarm (on the product); CO Sensor (on the packaging)
Model: GS804
Batch number/barcode: 5 997882 126230
Description: Carbon-monoxide detector with circular white plastic cover (diameter: 108 mm, height: 40 mm). Supplied with 9V battery. Packaging: blister
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX 67 A12/0874/14 published on 13 June 2014
Brand: SOMOGYI ELEKTRONIC home by somogyi
Name: Carbon-monoxide and gas sensor
Model: COG 01
Batch number/barcode: 5 998312 779705
Description: Carbon monoxide and gas detector with electro-chemical sensor. White plastic housing (115 × 72 × 40 mm). The product consists of two parts: A panel that fixes to the wall and a device with mains supply cable and flat, two-pin plug. Technical parameters: 230 V~/50 Hz, seemingly Class II. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
- Reason for recall: Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 10 A12/0789/14 published on 06 June 2014
Brand: SOMOGYI ELEKTRONIC home by somogyi
Name: carbon-monoxide detector
Model: CO 06
Batch number/barcode: 5 990849 02681
Description: Carbon-monoxide detector with electro-chemical sensor. White plastic cover (diameter: 107 mm). product consists of two parts: A panel that fixes to the wall and a detector with test button and LED indicator. Technical parameters: 9 V (6F22); 85 dB/1m, Class III. Packaging: blister
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX 21 A12/0801/14 published on 06 June 2014
Brand: Unknown
Name: CO Detector
Model: BWK033AC
Batch number/barcode: Unknown
Description: Carbon monoxide detector with a white plastic cover. If the pre-determined concentration of carbon monoxide gas is detected, product lights up and beeps. Green and red LEDs indicate the operating modes of the products (power, alarm, fault). A "Test" button is located on the top of the product. Main components: two-pin plug (2.5A 250V~ TS01 and H03VVH2-F 2X0.75mm²); two-core, flat cable (BWK033C-220 TEDDY-50291, 2009.10.22, C218172 and 2007.12.12 HJ, C113665); printed circuit board (2007.12.12 HJ, C113665). Technical parameters: AC 220-230 V; DC 9V; 50 mA; IPX2D, seemingly Class II. Packed in a cardboard box
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Poses a risk of electric shock because the basic insulated wires are accessible. The live parts are exposed when the device is open for the change of batteries and can be touched
- Does not comply with Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 60335
Reference European Commission RAPEX 16 A12/0195/14 published on 07 February 2014
2013
Brand: Eclipse
Model: Eclipse - E240VCARB
Batch number/barcode: 5391516452984
Description: 240V carbon monoxide detector with 9V battery backup
Country of origin: China
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 2 A12/0037/13 published on 14 January 2013
2012
Brand: ETERNA
Name: Mains Voltage Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Back-up
Type/number of model: EAN 5013845034197
Batch number/barcode: 49/10, 17/11, 26/11
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- In the event of a carbon monoxide incident, the product may fail to detect the carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification A12/1536/12 published on 12 October 2012
Brand: Unknown
Model: BRJ-906LCD
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. It fails to sound when exposed to 50 parts per million of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 13/0661/12 published on 04 May 2012
Brand: One Electrical Contractor+ Safety Alarms
Model: CP8005 Type B
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. It fails to sound when exposed to 50 parts per million of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 14/0662/12 published on 04 May 2012
Brand: Joy Security
Model: JHY-CO-AR/JHY-CO-AC
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide. It fails to sound when exposed to 50 parts per million of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 15/0663/12 published on 04 May 2012
Brand: Sensor
Model: SF80190
Reason for recall:
- Not sufficiently sensitive with respect to the detection of carbon monoxide
- The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 40/0688/12 published on 04 May 2012
Brand: Mister Monitor
Model: MM-RCC-426 (1079026)
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the European standard EN50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 4/0130/12 published on 05 February 2012
Brand: AMS
Model: Only products placed on the market after 05/2009 are affected
Reason for recall:
- Does not properly detect carbon monoxide gas
- Does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and European standard EN50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 37/0080/12 published on 03 February 2012
Brand: Protector
Model: CO-100
Reason for recall:
- Does not properly detect carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 8/0037/12 published on 02 February 2012
2011
Alarm type: ELRO - RM 339
Model: EAN 8711658251516
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the European standard EN50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 20/1346/11 published on 20 November 2011
Alarm type: Pentatech
Model: 4015162220209
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the European standard EN50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 30/1463/11 published on 11 December 2011
2010
Alarm type: Fireman
Model:BWK401C
Batch number/barcode: WK0910023
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with the European standard EN50291
Reference European Commission RAPEX notification 15/1232/09 published on 4 April 2010
2009
Alarm type: Power Plus BWK034C / Ref 6167
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN50291
Reference: European Commission RAPEX notification 15/1232/09 published on 3 September 2009
Alarm type: Lloytron Model B822
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN50291
Reference: European Commission RAPEX notification 43/0084/09 published on 23 January 2009
2008
Alarm type: JO- EL Model COA-001 Item n ° 822611
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to various concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Does not comply with European standard EN50291
Reference: European Commission RAPEX notification 10/1077/08 published on 3 October 2008
Alarm type: DOMOTIBELEC REF 982030
Reason for recall:
- Fails to detect gas at a concentration of 300 ppm, in a time of less than 3 minutes
- Does not comply with the European standard EN50291
2007
Alarm type: Proteam - Item number HO1497 (LX-GS) and HO1227 (LX-GS)
Batch number/barcode: PO6/001400 and PO6/001474
Reason for recall:
- Fails to warn / operate when it is exposed to positive concentrations of carbon monoxide
- Alarm instructions do not contain required information about how the alarm works, what action is needed when alarm goes off, and the effects of carbon monoxide.
- Does not comply with the European standard EN50291
Reference: European Commission RAPEX notification 23/0572/07 published on 22 June 2007