GF Pulpo elastico elastic straps — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The hooks can detach from the elastic strap which can lead to injury to the user. In addition, the labelling and instructions are insufficient. The product does not comply with the relevant standard BS AU 258.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (30/10/2013)
Product description
Elastico straps with hooks at each end: 1.8 m long. The packaging is a transparent plastic bag with a card insert indicating "Pulpo elástico GF 1,8 m" (GF 1.8 m elasticated octopus).
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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