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Carabiner — recall 0477/08

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Spain · 2008-05-02 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
0477/08
Date of alert
2008-05-02
Country / jurisdiction
Spain
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Brand
KONG
Product category
Protective equipment
Product type
Carabiner
Reported risk: The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not withstand the static strength test which could lead to falls. The test was carried out on the major axis, and it was noted that the connectors break when the following forces are applied:- force of the major axis with the gate pen: 6.1 KN (required level: 7 KN)- force of the major axis with the gate closed: 18.6 KN (required level: 22 KN).
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Other
Category of measure
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-13528

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