EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Elastic luggage straps Guard “Elastic straps” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1926/14
Summary
null The straps may break when under tension. If they break, the luggage could fall hitting other persons or causing traffic accidents.The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- Elastic ropes for attaching luggage to vehicles, bicycles, etc. Packed in individual polyethylene bags with an attached cardboard label.1) Item No. 130 : two items in each packaging, 80 cm long and 8 mm wide, supplied with 4 hooks attached to both ends of the elastic straps by means of a metal
What is the risk?
- null The straps may break when under tension. If they break, the luggage could fall hitting other persons or causing traffic 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2014
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