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Rope Wrench Kit ISC “Singing Tree Rope Wrench” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0062/19
Summary
The personal fall protection equipment has not been tested according to its intended use. The scope of the applied harmonised standards does not cover essential aspects of the system’s scope. Furthermore, the instructions for use are incomplete. This may lead to an increased risk of malfunction of the product, potentially leading to an accident.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment…
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Product
Rope Wrench Kit — ISC
- Brand
- ISC
- Name / model
- Singing Tree Rope Wrench · RP280XX+RT270C1, RP280XX+RT270B1
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Guided type fall arrester for climbing and abseiling on a single rope. The product is made of aluminium with rope and rounded edges and is equipped with a quick-pin.
What is the risk?
- The personal fall protection equipment has not been tested according to its intended use. The scope of the applied harmonised standards does not cover essential aspects of the system’s scope. Furthermore, the instructions for use are incomplete. This may lead to an increased risk of malfunction of the product, potentially leading to an accident.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/08/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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