EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Construction products
Large-area awning WOUNDWO Sunlight Design, WOundWO “Winglight” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02112/25
Summary
The screws for securing the product are insufficient. As a result, the awning may become detached from the building. The falling awning may cause injury to bystanders. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13561.
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Product
Large-area awning — WOUNDWO Sunlight Design, WOundWO
- Brand
- WOUNDWO Sunlight Design, WOundWO
- Name / model
- Winglight · WLGT
- Category
- Construction products
- Large-area awning for patios.
What is the risk?
- The screws for securing the product are insufficient. As a result, the awning may become detached from the building. The falling awning may cause injury to bystanders. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation nor with the European standard EN 13561.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/04/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 23/04/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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