User Safety Notice M1 SCBA Catch spring/Retainer PR18 Pressure Reducer

User Safety Notice

M1 SCBA Catch spring/Retainer PR18 Pressure Reducer

April, 2023

PLEASE READ NOW AND TAKE ACTION

Dear MSA Customer,

MSA has received a report from a customer that recently found isolated instances of a missing retention screw and a deformed catch spring. The PR18 pressure reducer is secured to the backplate by a U-clip, which is held in place by the catch spring when the catch spring is properly attached to the backplate via the retention screw. If the retention screw is missing, or catch spring is deformed, there is potential for the U-clip to disengage, allowing the reducer to move, which can lead to disconnection of the medium pressure line, and exposure of the user to the surrounding environment. MSA has not received any reports of injuries associated with this condition. However, it is necessary that you stop use and perform the actions outlined in this notice.

Adam Troup

Product Safety Manager

on behalf of MSA Europe GmbH

PS23006