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Elastic luggage straps Gerimport “PULPO 2 CIERRES” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1868/17
Summary
The straps easily detach from the carabiner when under tension. This causes the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- Elastic straps in two colours with two fastenings and a carabiner at each end. They are packaged in a transparent plastic bag closed by a cardboard tag.
What is the risk?
- The straps easily detach from the carabiner when under tension. This causes the elasticated straps to recoil and hit the user or a fixed load to fall, leading to injuries and accidents. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2017
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