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Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator recalled over a fall or collapse risk
Product Recall for Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator presenting a risk to health.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator (2)
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- Date of Manufacture
What to do now
People could fall or be hit if Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator gives way.
- Take it out of use straight away.
- If it is furniture, keep children away from it until it is removed or secured.
- Contact Centurion or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
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 (2603-0139). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator presenting a risk to health.
The risk
The product presents a risk as cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness. As a result, the wearer may be exposed to hazardous airborne particles, fumes, or other contaminants due to inadequate respiratory protection, which may lead to adverse effects on respiratory health.
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and the Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).
Action taken
The product has been recalled from distributors by Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from distributors by Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd.
We recommend that you stop using this product immediately and seek redress from the place of purchase.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0139
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
The product is a component part of an unpowered fresh air breathing apparatus (FABA). The apparatus is designed for use in oxygen deficient atmospheres and deemed intrinsically safe for use in ATEX and high hazard environments. Affected batch numbers are below. For a full list of product identifiers including barcodes and material descriptions, please see Annex A in the linked PDF.
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Questions
Why has Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator been recalled?
People could fall or be hit if Centurion Full Face Mask Respirator gives way. 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?
Compare the batch code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the 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?
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.
