Article: Check your M48/M48A1 GPFS... now!(gas particulate filters)(Brief article)

There are M48 and M48A1 gas particulate filters (GPF) in the field that may be dangerous or that may not protect you.

MWO 3-4240-325-12-1, which covers the problem, has been extended to March 2007, to get rid of every defective GPF.

The M48 GPF, NSN 4240-01-161-3710, has a component that contains a carcinogen and is hazardous if the M48 leaks or ruptures. All M48s should be replaced immediately.

The M48A1, NSN 4240-01-363-1311. needs to be replaced immediately if it was made by Parmatic because it may not protect you. Parmatic filters have lot numbers beginning with P, PFC or PARMATIC. All other M48A1s are OK to use.

To request M48 or ...

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