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Vibroshaper (stationary training equipment) VIBROSHAPER — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00120/21
Summary
When the training rope is used as intended, the carabiners may open and strike the user's head or eyes through the rubber rope, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Vibroshaper (stationary training equipment) — VIBROSHAPER
- Brand
- VIBROSHAPER
- Name / model
- VIBROSHAPER · M12156 / E380
- Barcode
- 9010041004005
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- The body shaping tool (stationary training equipment) includes a vibration plate with electric motor drive, two resistance bands with carabiner, a remote control, a user intructions, a training plan and a meal plan.
What is the risk?
- When the training rope is used as intended, the carabiners may open and strike the user's head or eyes through the rubber rope, causing injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Replacement of carabiners for the consumer. Sales with replaced carabiners.
- Date of entry into force: 18/10/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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