EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Elastic strap Del “Cuerda Pulpo” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1515/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the metal hooks can easily detach from the strap and hit the user or anyone in the trajectory. In addition, the label does not comply with requirements concerning safety warnings and instructions for use.The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- 150cm elastic strap with a coloured textile cover and metal hooks at each end, sold in a blister pack with folded cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the metal hooks can easily detach from the strap and hit the user or anyone in the trajectory. In addition, the label does not comply with requirements concerning safety warnings and instructions for use.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/08/2013
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