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United Kingdom |
Category: Protective equipment Product: Via ferrata set
Brand: Wild Country
Name: Via Ferrata
Type/number of model: 14VFSET
Batch number/Barcode: 5033286040335
OECD Portal Category: Description: Climbing equipment set - energy-absorbing Y-lanyard for via ferrata. Identified by its red and black lanyards (arms).
Country of origin: United Kingdom
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Injuries
With intensive use under certain conditions, the elasticated lanyard may no longer reach the breaking strength considered acceptable. Repeated stretching of the lanyard causes degradation of the webbing and failure well below the original strength. Failure of the product could cause the user to be involved in a significant fall. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive. |
Voluntary measures: Recall of the product from end users. |
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Non compliant fall protection
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