Product Safety Report: Power Star Electrical BTF-I Series Industrial Axial Canopy Extractor Exhaust Fan (2205-0124)

Product Safety Report for Power Star Electrical BTF-I Series Industrial Axial Canopy Extractor Exhaust Fan presenting a serious risk of harm as it has the potential to act as an ignition source in a flammable atmosphere, which could lead to fire and explosion.

Summary

Product: Power Star Electrical BTF-I Series Industrial Axial Canopy Extractor Exhaust Fan

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of harm as it has the potential to act as an ignition source in a flammable atmosphere, which could lead to fire and explosion.

Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market. We recommend customers stop using these products in environments where a flammable or explosive atmosphere could form. Customers should contact their distributor to request redress.

Product information

Type Explosive atmospheres equipment - fan
Model EL10033679
Country of Origin China
Product description Electrically powered fan intended for use in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres, such as spray booths and heavy industrial environments.
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Hazard

The product has not been subject to an appropriate conformity assessment procedure under the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016, and there is therefore no evidence that the product is safe for use in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. The product does not meet the administrative requirements of these regulations with respect to product markings including CE mark, instructions and the Declaration of Conformity.

This product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of harm as it has the potential to act as an ignition source in a flammable atmosphere, which could lead to fire and explosion.

Corrective action

The products have been withdrawn from the market. We recommend customers stop using these products in environments where a flammable or explosive atmosphere could form. Customers should contact their distributor to request redress.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2205-0124

Notified by: Health and Safety Executive

Published 17 May 2022