Mobile phone for explosive atmospheres

Burns, Injuries Explosive atmospheres equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Mobile phone for explosive atmospheres
Alert NumberA12/01389/22
BrandRealix
CategoryExplosive atmospheres equipment
Risk TypeBurns, Injuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberRFEx1.1
Published14 October 2022

Risk Description

The device fails to meet the design requirements for "Intrinsic safety" required for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The power output is excessive and the battery is not sufficiently protected. This increases the risk of ignition in explosive atmospheres. The product does not comply with the requirements of the ATEX Directive nor with the European standard EN 60079-11.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Discontinuation of useDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Mobile phone for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The product is also sold online.

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