Ropes (equipment to protect against falls)
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Teufelberger has recalled climbing ropes with eyes at the end due to a defect in the splicing of the eye. The improperly spliced eye could open during use, potentially causing a climber to fall. The affected products include multiple models of Braided Safety Blue, Arbor Elite, Pottsblitz, and CEclimb ropes in various designs and colors, with model numbers ranging from 7350026 through C5QBG0-16-00120/150/200 and others. The recall was initiated on September 26, 2019.
The product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment safety regulations. The manufacturer initiated the recall and is removing the product from end users. The source record does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding the recalled ropes.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The eye of the rope might not have been properly spliced. Consequently the eye might open during use, causing the climber to fall.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) .
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 26/09/2019
Ropes in different designs/colours with an eye at the end. Name: Braided Safety Blue/Arbor Elite/Pottsblitz/CEclimb Model: Arbor Elite with slaice® and pottsblitz with slaice®7350098-0099, 7350100-0103, 7341020-1026, 7350143-7350148, C5KBG1-16-00120/150/200, C5KBG8-16-00115/150/200,C5KBH1-16-00120/150/200, , Braided Safety Blue® with slaice®7350026-7350028, 7350087, 7361028-1045, 7361090-1091, C5QBG0-16-00120/150/200, C Notifying country: Austria
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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