Product description

Type A Class 1 carbon-filled cartridge for use on half mask and full-face respirators against certain organic vapours.

Type/Class A1.B1.E1.K1 carbon-filled cartridge for use on half mask and full-face respirators against certain organic, inorganic, acid, and ammonia gases.

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Reason the product is recalled

A small number of gas/vapour chemical cartridges (Moldex 7100A and 7600A) exhibit gas/vapour "breakthrough" after shorter duration than the standard, meaning that gases will not be filtered for as long as required by the safety standard AS/NZS 1716:2012.

The hazards to consumers

If the defect occurs, the consumer may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

What consumers should do

Consumers who have an affected cartridge should cease using the product immediately. Contact Moldex Customer service on (02) 9838-7588 for return authorization and replacement or refund instructions. Return all of the affected products to Moldex, Unit 30, 14-16 Stanton Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Sold nationally through specialty safety equipment suppliers.

Identifying product features

Moldex 7100A and 7600A All batch numbers preceding 121112000

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Moldex 7100A and 7600A
All batch numbers preceding 121112000

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2012/13384 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.