EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Explosive atmospheres equipment
Explosion proof fan CHERUBIM “Portable Explosion Proof Fan” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01522/25
Summary
When a person is using the product in a potentially explosive atmosphere, the product may be an ignition source and cause an explosion. The person is hit by the shock wave, burning material and/or flames. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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Product
Explosion proof fan — CHERUBIM
- Brand
- CHERUBIM
- Name / model
- Portable Explosion Proof Fan · BCFT-300
- Batch number(s)
- 11.2024
- Category
- Explosive atmospheres equipment
- Explosion proof fan, application zone 1, 2 & 21, 22voltage: 110VAC, 50-60 Hz, fan blade diameter190mm, rotational speed 2800r/min, air volume: 3300m³/h. Product sold online in particular via www.atex-supplies.com.
What is the risk?
- When a person is using the product in a potentially explosive atmosphere, the product may be an ignition source and cause an explosion. The person is hit by the shock wave, burning material and/or flames. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/03/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/03/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/03/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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