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PCL Push Button Safety (PBS) Coupling — injuries risk

UK OPSSHigh riskInjuriesJul 24, 2026
Photo from the official notice: PCL Push Button Safety (PBS) Coupling — injuries risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of injuries because the internal mechanism can jam open if the adaptor is inserted sufficiently ”out of line.” This allows mains air pressure to flow through the coupling while the adaptor remains unlatched. This product is not compliant with the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market pending a redesign. Safety instructions have been updated. A Safety Alert has been issued to the Distributor Network for onward communication. This Alert can be viewed here: Push Button Safety Coupling - Safety Alert - PCL

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

A push button safety (PBS) coupling used to connect portable pneumatic equipment to mains air supply for fixed application and trailing hose applications.

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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