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Rawlplug R-LX-12 concrete screw — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesOct 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Rawlplug R-LX-12 concrete screw — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Rawlplug R-LX-12 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 Regulation laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (22/09/2023)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (22/09/2023)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Manufacturer (22/09/2023)

Product description

Concrete screw advertised as approved in accordance with ETA-17/0806 dated 29/06/2020 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under 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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