EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Pressure equipment/vessels
Gas cylinder Map/Pro - Map/Pro TUV 1) Worthington (Map/Pro and Map/Pro TUV) 2) Bullfi — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0327/12
Summary
null MAP/Pro, Propylene and MAPP gases may, over time, degrade the epichlorohydrin seal in the valve core which could result in the valve core failing to completely reseal and therefore leaking when the torch is removed from the cylinder.The product does not comply with the Directive 2010/35/EU on transportable pressure equipment
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Product
Gas cylinder Map/Pro - Map/Pro TUV — 1) Worthington (Map/Pro and Map/Pro TUV) 2) Bullfi
- Brand
- 1) Worthington (Map/Pro and Map/Pro TUV) 2) Bullfi
- Name / model
- The recall affects cylinders produced before 12 January 2012. Cylinders produced after 12 January 2012 are not part of the recall. They are marked with a black or white diamond on the top shoulde.....
- Category
- Pressure equipment/vessels
- Sold loose, packaged with a torch (in a separate bag) or in boxes.
What is the risk?
- null MAP/Pro, Propylene and MAPP gases may, over time, degrade the epichlorohydrin seal in the valve core which could result in the valve core failing to completely reseal and therefore leaking when the torch is removed from the cylinder.The product does not comply with the Directive 2010/35/EU on transportable pressure equipment
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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