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Petzl energy absorber "absorbica" — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesJun 10, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Petzl energy absorber "absorbica" — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Petzl energy absorber "absorbica" — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Petzl energy absorber "absorbica" — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of injuries because of the lack of security stitching in the energy absorber.One accident reported.The product des not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) directive and the European standards EN 355 and EN 362.

Product description

The product is designed for protection on a lifeline (rope or cable). The energy of the fall is absorbed by the tearing of specific webbing. A mesh pouch with a zipper protects the energy absorber from abrasion or projections and allows regular verification of the absorber's condition.

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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