EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Explosive atmospheres equipment
Explosion-proof tablet Ingefugas “TH20M” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02311/23
Summary
The device fails to meet the design requirements for Intrinsic safety required for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The power output is excessive and the battery is not sufficiently protected. This increases the risk of ignition in explosive atmospheres. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive…
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Product
Explosion-proof tablet — Ingefugas
- Brand
- Ingefugas
- Name / model
- TH20M · TH20M
- Category
- Explosive atmospheres equipment
- Rugged tablet
What is the risk?
- The device fails to meet the design requirements for Intrinsic safety required for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The power output is excessive and the battery is not sufficiently protected. This increases the risk of ignition in explosive atmospheres. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere (ATEX) nor with the European standard EN 60079-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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