EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Elastic strap Rolmovil “Ganchos Elasticos Redondos” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1765/13
Summary
null The straps may easily break when under tension. As a result it may hit the user or cause the load to fall during transportation, which could lead to a traffic accident. In addition, the labelling does not meet the requirements.The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- Rounded elastic luggage straps 80cm long with a hook on both ends. They are supplied in a transparent blister pack with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The straps may easily break when under tension. As a result it may hit the user or cause the load to fall during transportation, which could lead to a traffic accident. In addition, the labelling does not meet the requirements.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: 20/06/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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