EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Elastic strap HIDALGO “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0134/14
Summary
null The hook may break from the straps when under tension. If the hook detaches, it could hit the user or cause the load to fall, which may cause a traffic accident. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- Green elastic strap with black metal hooks. The hooks have white plastic caps on each end. The product is packaged in transparent plastic with a piece of yellow cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The hook may break from the straps when under tension. If the hook detaches, it could hit the user or cause the load to fall, which may cause a traffic accident. 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: 15/11/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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