3M recalls Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E over fire and explosion risk
The product may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during certification, so it may not give its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres.
What to do
Stop using the product immediately and check the label on the bottom of the product housing for the serial number. If it is in the affected range, visit https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/versaflotr800-replace/ to arrange a replacement.
Recall details
- Product
- 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E
- Company
- 3M
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire and explosion because it may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification process. This means the product may not perform to its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres.
- Class or risk level
- High risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2602-0262
- Brand: 3M
- Alert date
- May 28, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- May 28, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- May 28, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E (2602-0262)
- Risk level
- High risk
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: 3M Versaflo Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Turbo TR802E Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire and explosion because it may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification process. This means the product may not perform to its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by 3M.
- Product information
- Type: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Environmental Respiratory Protection - Powered Brand: 3M Serial Numbers Affected: TR802E048162-TR802E048182; TR802E048184-TR802E048195; TR802E048199-TR802E048204; TR802E048207-TR802E048253; TR802E048255-TR802E048449; TR802E048457; TR802E048459; TR802E048468; TR802E048470; TR802E048481; TR802E048487; TR802E048492; TR802E048505; TR802E048509-TR802E048526; TR802E048528-TR802E048548; TR802E048550-TR802E048551 Country of Origin: United States Product Description: The product is an ATEX Certified belt mounted air purifying device that can be used in certain potentially explosive atmospheres. When combined with an approved head top or facepiece, it forms a power assisted system for respiratory protection against particles, nuisance odours, gases and vapours. The product is designed for industrial/occupational use. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF Additional Identifiers SAP ID: Description 7100169180: 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Starter Kit, Intrinsically Safe, TR-819E 7100169179: 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Unit TR-802E, Intrinsically Safe 7100233732: 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Paint Spray Ready Kit TR-800E PSK 7100233763: 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Easy Clean Ready Kit TR-800E ECK 7100233766: 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Heavy Industry Ready Kit TR-800E HIK 7100317689: 3M™ Versaflo™ Industrial Helmet with Hood Powered Air Respirator Kit TR-800-IHK
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire and explosion because it may contain battery contact pin assemblies that differ from the design validated during the Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification process. This means the product may not perform to its certified level of ignition protection in explosive atmospheres. The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and The Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (ATEX).
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by 3M. Users are advised to stop using the product immediately and check the label on the bottom of the product housing for the serial number. If it is in the affected range, visit https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/versaflotr800-replace/ to arrange a replacement. Additional information PSD notification number: 2602-0262 Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
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