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Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan — fire risk

UK OPSSSerious riskFireJun 30, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product has not been subject to an appropriate third-party assessment to demonstrate that it is safe to use in potentially explosive or flammable atmospheres. The product does not bear the correct markings. In the absence of evidence of appropriate conformity assessment, there is an unacceptable risk that the product may act as an ignition source during intended use, which could lead to fire and explosion. The product does not therefore meet the requirements of The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).

Remedy

We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Other

Product description

220V portable axial flow fan, 12” in diameter. Marketed as “EX Certified” and “explosion-proof”.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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