The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E
Type
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Powered
Brand
3M
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.
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
Additional identifiers (SAP ID - description)
7100169180 - 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Starter Kit, Intrinsically Safe, TR-819E
7100169179 - 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Unit TR-802E, Intrinsically Safe
7100233732 - 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Paint Spray Ready Kit TR-800E PSK
7100233763 - 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Easy Clean Ready Kit TR-800E ECK
7100233766 - 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Heavy Industry Ready Kit TR-800E HIK
7100317689 - 3M™ Versaflo™ Industrial Helmet with Hood Powered Air Respirator Kit TR-800-IHK
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).
Corrective action
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 the 3M website to arrange a replacement.
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