3M Scott ELSA, 2000, Emergency Life Support Apparatus
- Affected
- The 3M™Scott™ELSA (Emergency Life Support Apparatus) is an escape breathing apparatus which provides a constant supply of air for rapid escape from hazardous industrial and marine environments. It is supplied with a portable compressed air cylinder should the air become unbreathable. A fully charged air cylinder would provide the user…
- The problem
- The product presents a risk as a limited number of ELSA Hood assemblies have been identified as having a seam defect, which may cause air to leak from the hood and contaminants to flow into the hood.
- What to do
- 3M has posted a customer advisory notice on their website, for customers and authorised distributors https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2431239O/3m-psd-scba-elsa-notification-july-2024.pdf advising them to return any defective products to their nearest 3M Scott Authorised Service Centre.
Product information
| Type | Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Emergency Life Support Apparatus |
|---|---|
| Sales period | 29th June 2023 to 30th May 2024 |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | The 3M™Scott™ELSA (Emergency Life Support Apparatus) is an escape breathing apparatus which provides a constant supply of air for rapid escape from hazardous industrial and marine environments. It is supplied with a portable compressed air cylinder should the air become unbreathable. A fully charged air cylinder would provide the user with at least 15 minutes of breathable air to leave the hazardous area. |
| Product Report, Affected Models and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
3M™ Scott™ Fire & Safety has identified a quality issue involving a limited quantity of certain batches of hood assemblies on the 3M™ Scott™ ELSA 2000, Sprint & Muster variants. A limited number of ELSA Hood assemblies have been identified with a seam defect that may cause air to leak from the hood and contaminants from the external environment to flow into the hood.
The affected part numbers were supplied between the 29th of June 2023 and the 30th of May 2024
3M confirm that there have been no reports of injuries or accidents associated with this notice.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
3M has posted a customer advisory notice on their website, for customers and authorised distributors https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2431239O/3m-psd-scba-elsa-notification-july-2024.pdf advising them to return any defective products to their nearest 3M Scott Authorised Service Centre.
Additional information
PSD notification: 2411-0137
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 21 January 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.