United Kingdom3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E belt‑mounted air purifying device is affected; check the serial number on the label on the bottom of the product housing against the affected ranges listed in the recall. It was recalled because some units may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during Intrinsic Safety certification, presenting a risk of fire and explosion and meaning the product may not meet ATEX safety requirements. Stop using the product immediately and, if your serial number is in the affected range, visit https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/versaflotr800-replace/ to arrange a replacement.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo presenting a high risk of fire and explosion.
Type: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Powered
Brand: 3M
Serial Numbers Affected: TR802E048162-TR802E048182; TR802E048184-TR802E048195; TR802E048199-TR802E048204; TR802E048207-TR802E048253; TR802E048255-TR802E048449; TR802E048457; TR802E048459; TR802E048468; TR802E048470; TR802E048481; TR802E048487; TR802E048492; TR802E048505; TR802E048509-TR802E048526; TR802E048528-TR802E048548; TR802E048550-TR802E048551
Country of Origin: United States
Product Description: The product is an ATEX Certified belt mounted air purifying device that can be used in certain potentially explosive atmospheres. When combined with an approved head top or facepiece, it forms a power assisted system for respiratory protection against particles, nuisance odours, gases and vapours. The product is designed for industrial/occupational use.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2602-0262
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
The hazard
The product presents a risk of fire and explosion because it may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification process. This means the product may not perform to its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by 3M.
Users are advised to stop using the product immediately and check the label on the bottom of the product housing for the serial number. If it is in the affected range, visit https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/versaflotr800-replace/ to arrange a replacement.
The official notice
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