EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Elastic straps Home Master “Unknown” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1852/13
Summary
null The straps may break when under tension. If the hook detaches, it could hit the user or cause the luggage to fall which may cause a traffic accident. In addition, the label of the product does not meet the requirements. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
Elastic straps — Home Master
- Brand
- Home Master
- Name / model
- Unknown · Ref. 01318
- Batch number(s)
- 8435202013183
- Category
- Other - -
- Three 98 cm elastic cords covered in blue, red and green webbing, ending in black and steel-coloured hooks. The products are supplied in blister transparent packaging with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The straps may break when under tension. If the hook detaches, it could hit the user or cause the luggage to fall which may cause a traffic accident. In addition, the label of the product 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: 07/08/2013
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