EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Slackline set Slakkline — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0484/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the carabiners bear a CE mark and test centre number which make them appear suitable as climbing equipment - which they are not. The carabiners break or become distorted at a load which is below the limit indicated. Indication 'Only for Slackline' is impermissible because the stated performance and the requirements of the PPE Directive are not complied with.
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Product
Slackline set — Slakkline
- Brand
- Slakkline
- Name / model
- medium kit and small kit
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Slackline set (small, medium) with carabiners bearing CE mark, test centre number 0299 and performance data which is stamped onto the carabiners.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the carabiners bear a CE mark and test centre number which make them appear suitable as climbing equipment - which they are not. The carabiners break or become distorted at a load which is below the limit indicated. Indication 'Only for Slackline' is impermissible because the stated performance and the requirements of the PPE Directive are not complied with.
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