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SPAX SX-BS-10 concrete screw — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesSep 29, 2023
Photo from the official notice: SPAX SX-BS-10 concrete screw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: SPAX SX-BS-10 concrete screw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: SPAX SX-BS-10 concrete screw — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The screws are sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement and may fail, without any prior warning signs. The screws can also fail at low loading, shortly after installation or after longer time. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy elements to fall, causing injuries to bystanders. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (22/08/2023)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (22/08/2023)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (22/08/2023)
  • Stop of sales — Manufacturer (22/08/2023)

Product description

Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA 20/0859 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete for use in dry internal conditions

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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