EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Via ferrata set Skylotec “SKYSAFE II” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1231/15
Summary
null The defects in the carabiner gate may result in the gate failing to close when attached to a cable or anchorage point. In the event of a user falling, the carabiner may not withstand the resulting stress or, under unfavourable conditions, it may simply disengage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
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Product
Via ferrata set — Skylotec
- Brand
- Skylotec
- Name / model
- SKYSAFE II · series n° 44047 to 48182
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Via ferrata set for use in sport climbing, as a personal anti-fall device.
What is the risk?
- null The defects in the carabiner gate may result in the gate failing to close when attached to a cable or anchorage point. In the event of a user falling, the carabiner may not withstand the resulting stress or, under unfavourable conditions, it may simply disengage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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