Petzl via ferrata lanyard "petzl scorpio" — injuries risk
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Hazard
The product poses a risk of injuries because of the lack of security stitching in the energy absorber.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive and the relevant European standards EN 355 and EN 362. One accident reported.
Product description
The product is designed for protection on via ferrata. The lanyard consists of an energy absorber, with two arms which connect to the cable with karabiners, and a means of connecting to the harness.
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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