Compressed air breather MSA “MSA M1 Pressluftatmer SCBA” — risk: suffocation

Product

Compressed air breather — MSA

Brand

MSA

Name / model

MSA M1 Pressluftatmer SCBA · M1 SCBA

Category

Protective equipment

• The product is a modular respiratory protection system which can be reconfigured or upgraded with various options. The M1 compressed air breathing apparatus can be customised using the building block principle, and can be configured for a wide range of fire-fighting tasks. Product sold online.

What is the risk?

• The pressure line can come loose from the pressure reducer which results in a complete cut off of the breathing air supply and the suffocation of the user. The product does not comply with Regulation on Personal Protective Equipment.

Measures taken

• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Preparation of technical measure with the user. An administrative measure may be pending.
• Date of entry into force: 24/03/2023
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary decommissioning, until brought into conformity by the manufacturer.
• Date of entry into force: 22/03/2023

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