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3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireMay 28, 2026
Photo from the official notice: 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E — fire risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire and explosion because it may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification process. This means the product may not perform to its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres. The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by 3M. Users are advised to stop using the product immediately and check the label on the bottom of the product housing for the serial number. If it is in the affected range, visit https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/versaflotr800-replace/ to arrange a replacement.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

The product is an ATEX Certified belt mounted air purifying device that can be used in certain potentially explosive atmospheres. When combined with an approved head top or facepiece, it forms a power assisted system for respiratory protection against particles, nuisance odours, gases and vapours. The product is designed for industrial/occupational use.

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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