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3M™ Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 Filter, ABEK1 recalled over a safety concern
Product Recall for 3M™ Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 Filter, ABEK1 presenting a health risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
A safety problem has been found with 3M™ Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 Filter, ABEK1.
- Stop using it until you have read the notice below.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products sold in the UK must be safe. The notice below explains what the authority found and what has been done.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2304-0046). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for 3M™ Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 Filter, ABEK1 presenting a health risk.
The risk
The manufacturer (3M) identified a number of the Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 ABEK1 filters have damage to the filter casing resulting in potential reduced gas and vapour and/or particulate performance when tested to the performance requirements of EN 14387:2004 and A1:2008.
The affected filters have damage to the filter casing where it meets the filter lid and the pre-use checks in the User instructions are expected to identify the damage in most cases.
The affected filters do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
This product is subject to a product recall by the manufacturer and users have been asked to check if they possess any of the 3M™ 6059 Series Organic Gas and Vapour filters from the batches identified and stop use immediately and remove them from service and inventory. For further information, please see: www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/full-story/?storyid=3684684d-4cbd-48c0-94e6-966abbad9e03
Additional information
PSD case number: 2304-0046
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
A reusable respirator filter designed to provide a level of respiratory protection for the user from certain, defined hazards.
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Questions
Why has 3M™ Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 Filter, ABEK1 been recalled?
A safety problem has been found with 3M™ Organic Gas and Vapour 6059 Filter, ABEK1. Products sold in the UK must be safe. The notice below explains what the authority found and what has been done.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it until you have read the notice below. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
