Product Safety Report: Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan (2306-0090)

Product details

Published30 June 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Vevor Axial Flow Fan presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion

Product description

Summary Product: Vevor BTF-30 Explosion Proof axial flow fan. Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire and explosion Corrective action: We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Product information Type Explosive atmospheres equipment Brand Vevor Country of Origin China Product description 220V portable axial flow fan, 12” in diameter. Marketed as “EX Certified” and “explosion-proof”. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF 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). Corrective action We strongly recommend that owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Additional information PSD case number: 2306-0090 Notified by: Health and Safety Executive

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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