Al-ko Screw Coupling K50 ball coupling — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The ball coupling could break in some permissible trailer combinations. If the ball coupling were to break, this could lead to the trailer becoming detached during travel. This could lead to an accident.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer
Product description
Ball coupling for towing
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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