EMSD urges public to stop using model of 3M air purifier (with photos)
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     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department today (March 11) urged the public to stop using a model of 3M air purifier for safety reasons. The model number is FAP00-RS-2G.

     According to information provided by the supplier, 3M Hong Kong Limited, the air purifier in question may in very rare cases get overheated and pose a potential risk.

     The air purifier was manufactured between February 2009 and February 2013 and supplied to the Hong Kong market. The supplier has initiated a voluntary recall and will post notices announcing free replacement in newspapers today and tomorrow (March 12).

     For details of the recall and free replacement services, please call the hotline of 3M Hong Kong Limited on 2806 6341 or visit the company's website at www.3M.com/hk/fap.

Ends/Monday, March 11, 2013
Issued at HKT 10:30

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