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3M Face Shield, Polycarbonate, Gold-Plated, 5XG-IR5

Official notice

10 Apr 2024

Last checked

10 Apr 2024

Medium riskOPSS
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An official OPSS notice concerns 3M Face Shield, Polycarbonate, Gold-Plated, 5XG-IR5. The 5XG-IR5 face shield within the scope of the corrective action has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries to the eyes/face of the wearer. It does not provide the required level of protection against high-speed particles, in accordance with the requirements of EN 166: 2001 for which the product claims compliance. Published 2024-04-10.

What to do now

The product has been recalled from end users.

Official notice

2024-04-10

The hazard

The 5XG-IR5 face shield within the scope of the corrective action has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries to the eyes/face of the wearer. It does not provide the required level of protection against high-speed particles, in accordance with the requirements of EN 166: 2001 for which the product claims compliance.

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Affected products

Product 1

Flat face shield made from gold-plated polycarbonate. Designed to provide increased protection against high-velocity particles (120 m/s) and infrared, molten metal splash and hot solids. The face shield is clipped into the 3M V5 visor holder and fitted to the 3M G3501 High Heat Industrial Safety Helmet.

Risk / hazard

The 5XG-IR5 face shield within the scope of the corrective action has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries to the eyes/face of the wearer. It does not provide the required level of protection against high-speed particles, in accordance with the requirements of EN 166: 2001 for which the product claims compliance.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

3m

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: 3m. Contact: 3M.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

HOME

Classification

product-recall — low

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Classification

product-recall — low

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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