EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Elastic straps BRICOTECH “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0124/14
Summary
null The snap-hook can easily detach from the strap when under tension. This may cause injuries to the user or the luggage to fall, which may lead to a traffic accident.The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- Blue elastic strap with metal snap-hooks on each end. The product is supplied attached to a yellow and black cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The snap-hook can easily detach from the strap when under tension. This may cause injuries to the user or the luggage to fall, which may lead to 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: 21/11/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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