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Carabiner Simond “Dégaine ALPINISM - Dégaine VERTIKA” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02354/26
Summary
There is a defect in the wire gate riveting on these carabiners. This assembly fault could cause the gate to break or detach, posing a risk of carabiner failure in the event of a fall, leading to injuries. This product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
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Product
Carabiner — Simond
- Brand
- Simond
- Name / model
- Dégaine ALPINISM - Dégaine VERTIKA · Dégaine Alpinism 11 cm (4051175), Dégaine Vertika 11 cm (5499689), Pack X5 Dégaine Alpinism (4171656), Dégaine Alpinism 17 cm (4051176), Dégaine Vertika 17 cm (5500194)
- Barcode
- 3583787479476 35837876570103583787657027 3608392719028360839
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Alpinism Quickdraw (quickdraw for mountaineering) consisting of two carabiners and a strap. All batches are affected.
- Sold online: Other(SIMOND) /
- Recall information: https://simondrecallquickdraw.fandi.fr/fr/
What is the risk?
- There is a defect in the wire gate riveting on these carabiners. This assembly fault could cause the gate to break or detach, posing a risk of carabiner failure in the event of a fall, leading to injuries. This product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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