The Simple Pressure Vessels (Safety) Regulations 2016

Duty of manufacturer to take action in respect of vessels placed on the market which are considered not to be in conformityU.K.

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13.—(1) A manufacturer who considers, or has reason to believe, that a vessel which the manufacturer has placed on the market is not in conformity with Part 2 must immediately take the corrective measures necessary to—

(a)bring the vessel into conformity;

(b)withdraw the vessel; or

(c)recall the vessel.

(2) Where the vessel presents a risk to the health or safety of persons, to domestic animals or to property, a manufacturer must immediately inform the market surveillance authority of the risk, and the competent national authorities of any other Member States in which the manufacturer made the vessel available on the market, giving details, in particular, of—

(a)the respect in which the vessel is considered not to be in conformity with Part 2; and

(b)any corrective measures taken.