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DeWALT Full Face Respirator — health risk

UK OPSSMedium riskOther health riskMay 12, 2026
Photo from the official notice: DeWALT Full Face Respirator — health risk
Photo from the official notice: DeWALT Full Face Respirator — health risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk as cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness. As a result, the wearer may be exposed to hazardous airborne particles, fumes, or other contaminants due to inadequate respiratory protection, which may lead to adverse effects on respiratory health. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation nor with European standard EN 149.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from distributors by Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd. For further information, please access: DeWalt Recall

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Reusable non powered respirator with a range of filters. The product provides protection against industrial pollutants in the air. Affected manufacturer part numbers and barcodes are below. For a full list of identifiers, please see Annex A in the attached PDF.

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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