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Via ferrata sets AustriAlpin “1) COLT Set2) HYDRA Set” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1332/12
Summary
null The products pose a risk of injuries because in certain cases and after increased use, the elasticated webbing of the stretch arms may no longer meet the relevant safety standards. It is therefore possible that it will tear under load.The products do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 958.
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Product
Via ferrata sets — AustriAlpin
- Brand
- AustriAlpin
- Name / model
- 1) COLT Set2) HYDRA Set · 1) AustriAlpin COLT Set: Art.Nr. AS90C , 2) AustriAlpin HYDRA Set: Art.Nr. AS93C
- Batch number(s)
- 1) Barcode: 9006381609031 ,2) Barcode: 9006381609338
- Category
- Protective equipment
- The via ferrata sets, each consisting of two karabiners and two elastic stretch arms, for climbing safety
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a risk of injuries because in certain cases and after increased use, the elasticated webbing of the stretch arms may no longer meet the relevant safety standards. It is therefore possible that it will tear under load.The products do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 958.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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