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Mountain climbing harness Simond “Via ferrata Vitalink” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00101/20
Summary
The strength of the product is inadequate as the carabiner gate may open during use. This can result in the climber falling from a significant height, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
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Product
Mountain climbing harness — Simond
- Brand
- Simond
- Name / model
- Via ferrata Vitalink · Article code : 2717143, Ref. 8544069
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Harness in blue and yellow Sold between 02.06.2020 and 02.11.2020.
- Recall information: https://contents.mediadecathlon.com/s836838/k$e8f56663e164b76e58d1228a95abbb48/a4%20lonza%20vitalink%20simond.pdf
What is the risk?
- The strength of the product is inadequate as the carabiner gate may open during use. This can result in the climber falling from a significant height, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation
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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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