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Kidde CO2 Klem Valve safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Kidde CO2 Klem Valve presenting a serious risk of injuries.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Kidde CO2 Klem Valve
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 01/2022 to 05/2023
What to do now
Kidde CO2 Klem Valve could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2310-0089). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Kidde CO2 Klem Valve presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The KIDDE Co2 Klem Valve end cap could accidently detach from the valve body on a Co2 cylinder assembly.
This can result in the unintended discharge of Co2 gas and the high velocity ejection of components of the valve
Advice to consumers
Affected units were identified and existing stock withdrawn from the market.
A Safety Notice was issued to the affected customers in the UK, warning customers of the risk, along with advisory control measures. The manufacturer will issue further communications as required.
The manufacturer has developed a safety guard that can be fitted over the top of the valve which should stop the ejection of any parts if a valve failed, along with instructions on how to install the guard safely.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0089
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
A CO2 fire suppression system including a cylinder assembly, a component of which is a fast-acting container valve (the Valve).
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Questions
Why has Kidde CO2 Klem Valve been reported?
Kidde CO2 Klem Valve could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
