Potentially Asbestos Impacted Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex
Product Identifiers
Sold at AceDoor Systems from 30 August 2023 to 26 August 2025
Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex Pty Ltd
Certain Pyropanel FRB core within fire-rated doors supplied by Assa Abloy, manufactured by Firemex Pty Ltd and sold by AceDoor Systems 2013 Limited between 2023 and 2025 may have also been impacted by a contamination issue.
Doors can be identified by the Fire Door Tag (label) on the hinge edge of the door which will identify whether door is from the 2023 to 2025 period. Contact Firemex with an image of your label, if you are unsure.
The Hazard!
Firemex have advised that the fire-rated door core used in some fire doors may be contaminated with asbestos fibres.
In January 2026 WorkSafe confirmed that if the fire doors remain intact, they pose negligible to no risk of asbestos exposure.
WorkSafe also clarified that if the door is installed in a way that exposes the fire door core, or if the damage to the door occurs that exposes the fire door core then there may be a risk of Asbestos exposure.
What to do...
Do not cut, drill, sand, or carry out any invasive work on any doors that may be affected.
If the door is fully installed and intact: it can remain in place, as intact doors pose negligible to no risk.
If the door is uninstalled, partly installed, or damaged so that the core is exposed: stop work immediately and contact Firemex for instructions.
Building owners should follow their Asbestos Management Plan and treat affected doors as potentially containing asbestos until testing confirms otherwise.
Firemex will advise whether testing, replacement, or disposal is required and will guide customers through the process and next steps.
In January 2026 WorkSafe confirmed that if the fire doors remain intact, they pose negligible to no risk of asbestos exposure.
WorkSafe also clarified that if the door is installed in a way that exposes the fire door core, or if the damage to the door occurs that exposes the fire door core then immediate remediation must be undertaken with an organisation’s Asbestos Management Plan (AMP).
Product safety tips
Product Identifiers
Sold at AceDoor Systems from 30 August 2023 to 26 August 2025
Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex Pty Ltd
Certain Pyropanel FRB core within fire-rated doors supplied by Assa Abloy, manufactured by Firemex Pty Ltd and sold by AceDoor Systems 2013 Limited between 2023 and 2025 may have also been impacted by a contamination issue.
Doors can be identified by the Fire Door Tag (label) on the hinge edge of the door which will identify whether door is from the 2023 to 2025 period. Contact Firemex with an image of your label, if you are unsure.