The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator
Type
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non-Powered
Brand
Centurion
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Product description
The product is a component part of an unpowered fresh air breathing apparatus (FABA). The apparatus is designed for use in oxygen deficient atmospheres and deemed intrinsically safe for use in ATEX and high hazard environments. Affected batch numbers are below. For a full list of product identifiers including barcodes and material descriptions, please see Annex A in the linked PDF.
Product Identifiers
Batch Numbers: FFM1600L2406/24
Date of Manufacture: June 2024
Batch Numbers: FFM1600M2407/30
Date of Manufacture: August 2024
Batch Numbers: FFM1600L2408/32
Date of Manufacture: August 2024
Batch Numbers: FFM1600M2505/21
Date of Manufacture: May 2025
Batch Numbers: FFM1600M2510/42
Date of Manufacture: October 2025
Hazard
The product presents a risk as cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness. As a result, the wearer may be exposed to hazardous airborne particles, fumes, or other contaminants due to inadequate respiratory protection, which may lead to adverse effects on respiratory health.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and the Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from distributors by Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd.
We recommend that you stop using this product immediately and seek redress from the place of purchase.
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