EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Trekking / walking pole Wonder Walker — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0726/17
Summary
null The handle can snap if weight is applied at a certain angle, which could lead to falls.
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HazardInjuries
Notified byThe Netherlands
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Trekking / walking pole — Wonder Walker
- Brand
- Wonder Walker
- Name / model
- Article no. TVTV08Model no. 02100
- Batch number(s)
- 8719324455091 / 167000001
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Hiking Pole with a T-shaped handle, double handle construction, a 360 degree pivoting, non-skid base and a built-in SOS alarm, as well as 4 LED lights in the adjustable handle.
What is the risk?
- null The handle can snap if weight is applied at a certain angle, which could lead to falls.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/12/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/05/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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