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3M™ Versaflo™ A2B2E2K1HgP Filter, TR-6580E recalled over a fall or collapse risk
Product recall for 3M™ Versaflo™ A2B2E2K1HgP Filter, TR-6580E presenting a risk to health.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
3M™ Versaflo™ A2B2E2K1HgP Filter, TR-6580E could collapse, tip over or break while in use.
- Take it out of use straight away.
- If it is furniture, keep children away from it until it is removed or secured.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Furniture that tips over, ladders that fold and frames that snap cause serious injuries every year, and young children are at particular risk from falling furniture.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0126). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for 3M™ Versaflo™ A2B2E2K1HgP Filter, TR-6580E presenting a risk to health.
The risk
Internal quality testing of TR-6580E filters, labelled as suitable for storage between -30⁰C /+50⁰C, demonstrated that this product does not meet the performance requirements of the relevant standard, when subject to the temperature range described in the storage instructions (intended conditions of use):
Therefore, it cannot be assured that these products meet the stated performance standards, and may have reduced breakthrough times for the gases and vapours that the filter is certified to protect against. This is particularly significant when the product is being used to protect against mercury vapour (Hg), as mercury vapour does not have clear warning properties should breakthrough occur.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. This recall does not affect products manufactured after November 2022, which state suitable storage conditions to be between -30 and +40 degrees)
The product has been withdrawn from the market.
End Users should contact 3M Sales Representatives if they have any queries.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0126
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive.
Product description
TR-6580E filters are used with the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 and TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators
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Questions
Why has 3M™ Versaflo™ A2B2E2K1HgP Filter, TR-6580E been recalled?
3M™ Versaflo™ A2B2E2K1HgP Filter, TR-6580E could collapse, tip over or break while in use. Furniture that tips over, ladders that fold and frames that snap cause serious injuries every year, and young children are at particular risk from falling furniture.
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?
Take it out of use straight away. If it is furniture, keep children away from it until it is removed or secured.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
