Betonschraube R-LX-06
| Alert Number | A12/00541/23 |
| Brand | Rawlplug |
| Category | Construction products |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | R-LX |
| Published | 17 March 2023 |
Risk Description
The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. A screw may fail, which may cause heavy elements, or people, to fall, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 14/02/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Note (information on the manufacturer’s website, no longer made available on the internal market)Date of entry into force: 14/02/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 07/09/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 07/09/2022
Product Description
Concrete screw for use in cracked and uncracked concrete R-LX-06 in accordance with ETA-17/0806 dated 29.06.2020 with reduced (hef = 32 mm/hnom = 43 mm) and standard embedment depth.