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Skylotec SKYSAFE II via ferrata set — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesOct 9, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Skylotec SKYSAFE II via ferrata set — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The defects in the carabiner gate may result in the gate failing to close when attached to a cable or anchorage point. In the event of a user falling, the carabiner may not withstand the resulting stress or, under unfavourable conditions, it may simply disengage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (13/07/2015)

Product description

Via ferrata set for use in sport climbing, as a personal anti-fall device.

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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