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Category: Protective equipment Product: Carabiner Brand: KONG Name: Type/number of model: KN<>22?8? 7 Batch code : 050588 05 Batch number/Barcode: OECD Portal Category: Description: Oval carabiner. The packaging is a plastic bag attached to card on which the details of the manufacturer are printed. Country of origin: Italy
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Injuries
The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not withstand the static strength test which could lead to falls. The test was carried out on the major axis, and it was noted that the connectors break when the following forces are applied: - force of the major axis with the gate pen: 6.1 KN (required level: 7 KN) - force of the major axis with the gate closed: 18.6 KN (required level: 22 KN). |
Compulsory measures: Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. |
Non compliant fall protection
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