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Window hinges MACO “MULTI Turn-and-tilt hinges” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0119/19
Summary
The fixing bracket and bayonet pin of the hinges might be deformed. Consequently the sash (window) may detach from its frame, falling onto the user.
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Product
Window hinges — MACO
- Brand
- MACO
- Name / model
- MULTI Turn-and-tilt hinges · Several product numbers of the „Multi-Matic“, „Multi-Trend“ and „ECO“ product groups.
- Batch number(s)
- The affected pieces were produced between October 2018 and March 2019.
- Category
- Construction products
- Tilt-and-turn fittings for installation in windows.
- Recall information: https://www.maco.eu/assets/PR_Retrofitting
What is the risk?
- The fixing bracket and bayonet pin of the hinges might be deformed. Consequently the sash (window) may detach from its frame, falling onto the user.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/10/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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