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Protective bungee trampoline accessories “Twistlok Carabiners, Rope Pulleys and Swing Swivels” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01720/26
Summary
The carabiner's turn lock sleeve may malfunction and detach during use, leading to the user falling from a height and suffering injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
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Product
Protective bungee trampoline accessories
- Name / model
- Twistlok Carabiners, Rope Pulleys and Swing Swivels
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Bungee trampoline harness accessories, consisting of twistlok carabiners, rope pulleys, and swing swivels.
What is the risk?
- The carabiner's turn lock sleeve may malfunction and detach during use, leading to the user falling from a height and suffering injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory 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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