OPSS Serious Explosive atmospheres equipment
Product Safety Report: BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter (2205-0084)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2205-0084
Reason for the recall
- Product presents a serious risk of fire or explosion as it has the potential to act as an ignition source in a flammable atmosphere.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter
- Category
- Explosive atmospheres equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter
- Hazard: Product presents a serious risk of fire or explosion as it has the potential to act as an ignition source in a flammable atmosphere.
- Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market. We recommend customers stop using these products in environments where a flammable or explosive atmosphere could form. Customers should contact their distributor to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Explosive atmospheres equipment – Explosion-proof extractor fan
- Other product identifiers
- EL1003343, CNEx 3240X
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- An extractor fan intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. 220 – 240V ‘explosion-proof’ extractor axial fan with shutter. Sold as suitable for use in spray booths, and industrial and commercial environments where flammable gases, vapours and fine dusts may be present
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- This product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of harm as it has the potential to act as an ignition source in a flammable atmosphere, which could lead to fire and explosion. The product has not been subject to an appropriate conformity assessment procedure under the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, and there is therefore no evidence that the product is safe for use in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. The product does not meet the administrative requirements of these regulations with respect to product markings, instructions and the Declaration of Conformity.
- Corrective action
- The products have been withdrawn from the market. We recommend customers stop using these products in environments where a flammable or explosive atmosphere could form. Customers should contact their distributor to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2205-0084
- Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
What to do
- The products have been withdrawn from the market. We recommend customers stop using these products in environments where a flammable or explosive atmosphere could form. Customers should contact their distributor to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Explosive atmospheres equipment – Explosion-proof extractor fan
- Other product identifiers
- EL1003343, CNEx 3240X
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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