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Phonemax mobile phone for explosive atmospheres — burns & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsInjuriesDec 9, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Phonemax mobile phone for explosive atmospheres — burns & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Phonemax mobile phone for explosive atmospheres — burns & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The device fails to meet the design requirements for "Intrinsic safety", prescribed 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 ATEX Directive nor with the European standard EN 60079-11.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

Mobile phone for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The product is also sold online.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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