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BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for an Explosion Proof Extractor Axial Fan presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The risk with BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0084). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for an Explosion Proof Extractor Axial Fan presenting a serious risk of fire and explosion.
The risk
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. 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, instructions and the Declaration of Conformity.
Action taken
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.
Advice to consumers
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: 2205-0084
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
An extractor fan intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. 220 – 240V ‘explosion-proof’ extractor axial fan with shutter. Sold as suitable for use in spray booths, and industrial and commercial environments where flammable gases, vapours and fine dusts may be present
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Questions
Why has BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter been reported?
The risk with BPS Series Explosion-Proof Extractor Axial Fan with Shutter is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
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 and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
