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CRITICAL DEFECT [2 records]

Record 1 1999-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistics
OBS

A defect that, according to judgment and experience, is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, or depending upon the considered product, or that is likely to prevent performance of the function of a major end item.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique
OBS

Défaut qui, d'après le jugement et l'expérience, est susceptible de conduire à un manque de sécurité ou à des risques d'accident pour les utilisateurs, le personnel d'entretien, ou ceux qui dépendent du produit considéré, ou bien qui pourrait empêcher l'accomplissement de la fonction d'un produit final plus important.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
OBS

A defect that judgement and experience indicate is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals depending on using, or maintaining the product.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques industrielles
OBS

Défaut qui, de l'avis et de l'expérience de certains, peut constituer un risque ou un danger pour les individus qui se servent du produit, veillent à son entretien ou s'y fient.

Spanish

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