Mar 27, 2025

Safety Related Concern for Mettler-Toledo Battery Power Cable

  • Type of Notification: Product Safety Notification
  • FM Approval Status: FM Approved

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FM Approvals has been made aware by Mettler-Toledo GmbH of a potential safety concern with the Type IND256x Power Cable to the battery, part number 30543268. It is used for the 30538111 Intrinsically Safe Battery Pack and the potentially affected cable was manufactured between 2020 and January 2025.
For details, refer to the attached Mettler-Toledo Safety Note.

Company Identity: Mettler-Toledo GmbH  

Product Identity: :  Type Power Cable to the 30538111 Intrinsically Safe Battery Pack, MT part Number: 30543268 for IND256x Battery Powered Scale.

FM Approval Status: FM Approved, Certificates FM19US0232X, FM19CA0125X

Hazard Involved: The product described in this product alert is Approved for use in Class I, II, III, Division 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations in the US and Canada. It has been determined that under a two-fault condition, an unprotected discharge of an ignition-capable level of energy from the battery pack charging terminals is possible.
It should be noted that product used in Zone 1 Hazardous Locations is not considered to constitute a hazard, since the battery pack remains intrinsically safe under a single-fault condition.

 
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    For further information, please contact Mettler-Toledo via the contact information provided in the attached Safety Note.