Product Recall: 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E (2602-0262)
Official product safety report including images and corrective action β
β What You Should 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.
Recall Details
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 https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/versaflotr800-replace/ to arrange a replacement.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
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).