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Elastic straps JYB “Cuerda elàsticas para equipaje (elastic cords for luggage)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1906/13
Summary
null The hooks can detach from the elastic strap which can lead to injury to the user. In addition, the labelling and instructions are insufficient. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
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Product
- Elastic straps with two hooks at their ends. Presented for sale in plastic bag with cardboard label bearing the words:" Cuerdas para equipaje" (cords for luggage).
What is the risk?
- null The hooks can detach from the elastic strap which can lead to injury to the user. In addition, the labelling and instructions are insufficient. 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: 19/06/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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