Betonschraube Kopfformen HS, SK, RK, RKG, IG, AG
| Alert Number | A12/00755/24 |
| Brand | SPAX |
| Category | Construction products |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | SX-BS-06 |
| Published | 22 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The concrete screws for use as multiple fasteners in non-load-bearing redundant systems can spontaneously fail due to hydrogen embrittlement. The weight they support is transferred to adjacent screws, which have the same potential defect and can also break. A zipper effect and thus a system failure must be expected. People can be injured by falling parts. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation .
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 22/08/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 22/08/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 08/08/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/08/2023
Product Description
Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA-20/0884 for use as a multiple fastening for non-load-bearing systems in concrete.