The strength of the product is inadequate as the carabiner gate may open with a force below 1kN. This can lead to the climber detaching from the safety line and falling from a height. The product does not comply with 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: 27/03/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 03/11/2025
Marine blue via ferrata sets consisting of a shock absorber and two carabiners with orange clasps connected with elastic straps. The sets are also available as part of a package, which includes a helmet and harness. Carabiner batches - 07/2021 & 11/2022 are concerned. All other batches (including batches 07/2021 and 11/2022 with the additional "R") are subject to inspection by the user. Name: Skywalk Via Ferrata sets Model: Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata Set, Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Package, Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
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