EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Via ferrata set Edelrid “Civetta, Brenta, Brenta de Luxe, Brenta, Comfort, Tofana” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0347/13
Summary
null The properties of the rope brake can vary with age and wear of the rope. A stiffer rope in the rope brake with a worn surface causes an increase in the impact force. In combination with a weakening of the elasticated webbing branches as a result of use, this may lead to the product failing in the event of a fall causing the user to fall from a height to the ground.The product does not comply with the Personal…
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Product
Via ferrata set — Edelrid
- Brand
- Edelrid
- Name / model
- Civetta, Brenta, Brenta de Luxe, Brenta, Comfort, Tofana · Serial Nos: 71695, 71696, 71676, 71702, 71699
- Batch number(s)
- The recall concerns all batches from 2006 to 2013. Older items of the same types from 2003 - 2005 are not concerned, as their maximum period of use has expired and they should be disposed of.
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Energy absorbing system for via ferrata.
What is the risk?
- null The properties of the rope brake can vary with age and wear of the rope. A stiffer rope in the rope brake with a worn surface causes an increase in the impact force. In combination with a weakening of the elasticated webbing branches as a result of use, this may lead to the product failing in the event of a fall causing the user to fall from a height to the ground.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment directive.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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