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EU Safety GateRecalled 2019-11-29serious risk

Swivel (DMM)

Is my product affected?

Swivel

  • Brand DMM

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

DMM's Compact Swivel Range climbing equipment (models Nexus 1 S-L, Nexus 2 S-S, and Nexus 3 L-L) has been recalled because the swivel was assembled incorrectly. The two sides of the swivel could become separated while in use, and if this happens while the equipment is supporting a load, it could cause a climber to fall and suffer injuries. The product also does not meet European safety standards for personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer, DMM, is recalling the product from end users. The source document does not specify what actions affected consumers should take in response to this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The swivel has been assembled incorrectly and the two sides of the swivel could become separated in certain circumstances. If coming apart whilst loaded, it could cause the climber to fall and suffer injuries.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product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) and the relevant European Standard EN 362.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Nexus swivel body (SW460) with shackles fitted on both sides. Available in 3 configurations - a combination of one small D shaped and one large bow-shaped shackle (product code SW470), two small D shaped shackles (product code SW480) or two larger bow-shaped shackles (product code SW490). Name: Compact Swivel Range Model: Nexus 1 S-L (SW470), Nexus 2 S-S (SW480), Nexus 3 L-L (SW490) Notifying country: United Kingdom

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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