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DeWALT Full Face Respirator recalled over a fall or collapse risk
Product Recall for DeWALT Full Face 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.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Reusable non powered respirator with a range of filters. The product provides protection against industrial pollutants in the air. Affected manufacturer part numbers and barcodes are below. For a full list of identifiers, please see Annex A in the attached PDF.
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 1600-008
DeWALT Full Face Respirator (2)
- Barcode
- 5056281401314
- 5056281401321
- 5056281401338
- 5056281401345
- Model
- Barcode
What to do now
The hazard with DeWALT Full Face Respirator is structural: it may fail under load or be unstable.
- Stop using it now.
- Keep children off and away from it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from DeWalt.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0136). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for DeWALT Full Face 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 nor with European standard EN 149.
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. For further information, please access: DeWalt Recall
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0136
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
Reusable non powered respirator with a range of filters. The product provides protection against industrial pollutants in the air. Affected manufacturer part numbers and barcodes are below. For a full list of identifiers, please see Annex A in the attached PDF.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has DeWALT Full Face Respirator been recalled?
The hazard with DeWALT Full Face Respirator is structural: it may fail under load or be unstable. 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 barcode and model 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?
Stop using it now. Keep children off and away from it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
