Fire extinguisher

What is the danger

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.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive.

Measures taken

1. Technical measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 21 June 2023
2. Laboratory test (independent investigation) Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 21 June 2023
3. Warning consumers of the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 21 June 2023
4. Prohibition of placing on French market : products before June 1, 2022 not brought into conformity Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 21 June 2023
5. Conformity / Maintenance defects will be resolved by retrofit Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 21 June 2023

Product

Description

Portable powder or water/foam fire extinguisher. Capacity 6 kg to 9 kg or 6 litre to 9 litres. Maximum working pressure according Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) approval: 23 bar. Minimum and maximum allowed temperatures: -30°C to +60°C.

Brand

VULCAIN, SICLI, INTEGRAL, MATINCENDIE, GLORIA, INDIUM, MAT TOP

Model / type

SK6P, P9M, P9P, SK6E, P6P, SK6S, SFB6S, SKP6S, SKH6S, W6S, SK6M, P6M, SF6M, P9S, P9SBC, SK9P, SK9E, SK9S, SF9S, SKH9S, W9S, SK9M, SF9M, P6S, SF6S, SKP6 star, SF9 star