3M™ Heavy Duty Breathing Tubes
- Affected
- Powered air respiratory breathing tubes
- The problem
- A limited number of breathing tubes, sold in certain Powered Air Respirator kits or separately as replacement parts, may have been shipped from 3M in a damaged condition.
- What to do
- The manufacturer issued end user and distributor notifications to request all breathing tubes to be checked for signs of damage. The breathing tube should be bent to ensure it is flexible, and inspected for damage including tears, holes, or cracks.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Breathing Tubes |
|---|---|
| Product identifiers | SC-BT-56-ASB, SC-BT-56-ASB-L, SS-BT-55,SC-BT-55-L,SS-BT-44,SC-BT-44-L. See Annex on PDF below for list of stock numbers containing affected breathing tubes. |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | Powered air respiratory breathing tubes |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
A limited number of breathing tubes, sold in certain Powered Air Respirator kits or separately as replacement parts, may have been shipped from 3M in a damaged condition.
Corrective action
The manufacturer issued end user and distributor notifications to request all breathing tubes to be checked for signs of damage. The breathing tube should be bent to ensure it is flexible, and inspected for damage including tears, holes, or cracks.
Damaged tubes should be removed from use and replacement requested from authorised distributors.
The Manufacturer has introduced additional inspections before releasing further breathing tubes and kits to the market. The outer shipper case label of the products that have been subject to these additional inspections will be marked with a green sticker. For more information, please see the user advisory notice link:
https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/full-story/?storyid=6925881e-0c1d-4f27-bcdd-cff1563ce69f
Additional information
PSD number: 2312-0073
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 31 January 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.