Product description
Single-gas portable gas detection instrument
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The GasBadge Plus single-gas instrument may not properly indicate a low battery condition, resulting in a failure to "alarm" or "instrument shut down". This condition is exacerbated when the instrument is used in temperatures below room temperature.
The hazards to consumers
The defect may cause the user to be exposed to noxious gases without being alerted, resulting in poisoning.
What consumers should do
Customers should cease using the product and contact their local dealer to organise for a replacement unit. Industrial Scientific is also offering customers a free upgrade to GasBadge® Pro single-gas instruments.
Customers can contact Industrial Scientific on 03 9644 7777 (Australia and New Zealand) or email gbplusrecall@indsci.com
Customers can contact Industrial Scientific on 03 9644 7777 (Australia and New Zealand) or email gbplusrecall@indsci.com
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Airmet Scientific Pty Ltd and Protector Alsafe Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
The following part numbers are covered by this recall:
GasBadge® Plus – Carbon Monoxide 18100050‐1, 18100050‐1xx, IPLU501
GasBadge® Plus – Hydrogen Sulfide 18100050‐2, 18100050‐2xx, IPLU502
GasBadge® Plus – Oxygen 18100050‐3, 18100050‐3xx, IPLU503
GasBadge® Plus – Nitrogen Dioxide 18100050‐4, 18100050‐4xx, IPLU504
GasBadge® Plus – Sulfur Dioxide 18100050‐5, 18100050‐5xx, IPLU505
xx = optional alphanumeric designation
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
The following part numbers are covered by this recall:
GasBadge® Plus – Carbon Monoxide 18100050‐1, 18100050‐1xx, IPLU501
GasBadge® Plus – Hydrogen Sulfide 18100050‐2, 18100050‐2xx, IPLU502
GasBadge® Plus – Oxygen 18100050‐3, 18100050‐3xx, IPLU503
GasBadge® Plus – Nitrogen Dioxide 18100050‐4, 18100050‐4xx, IPLU504
GasBadge® Plus – Sulfur Dioxide 18100050‐5, 18100050‐5xx, IPLU505
xx = optional alphanumeric designation
GasBadge® Plus – Carbon Monoxide 18100050‐1, 18100050‐1xx, IPLU501
GasBadge® Plus – Hydrogen Sulfide 18100050‐2, 18100050‐2xx, IPLU502
GasBadge® Plus – Oxygen 18100050‐3, 18100050‐3xx, IPLU503
GasBadge® Plus – Nitrogen Dioxide 18100050‐4, 18100050‐4xx, IPLU504
GasBadge® Plus – Sulfur Dioxide 18100050‐5, 18100050‐5xx, IPLU505
xx = optional alphanumeric designation
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 2012/13003 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.
