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Luggage straps TECNOCEM “Cuerda de Sujeccion” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1790/13
Summary
null The straps may break when under tension. If they break, the luggage could fall hitting other persons or causing traffic accidents.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12195-2.
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Product
- Set of two synthetic textile straps with self-locking buckles, mostly used to secure loads on vehicles. The product is supplied in yellow and black cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The straps may break when under tension. If they break, the luggage could fall hitting other persons or causing traffic accidents.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 12195-2.
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: 28/10/2013
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