Braided Safety Blue/Arbor Elite/Pottsblitz/CEclimb
Braided Safety Blue/Arbor Elite/Pottsblitz/CEclimb was recalled on 18 October 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1542/19. Injuries risk reported by Austria. The eye of the rope might not have been properly spliced.
| Alert Number | A12/1542/19 |
| Brand | Teufelberger |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Czechia |
| Model Number | Arbor Elite with slaice® and pottsblitz with slaice®7350098-0099, 7350100-0103, 7341020-1026, 7350143-7350148, C5KBG1-16-00120/150/200, C5KBG8-16-00115/150/200,C5KBH1-16-00120/150/200, , Braided Safety Blue® with slaice®7350026-7350028, 7350087, 7361028-1045, 7361090-1091, C5QBG0-16-00120/150/200, C5QBG1-16-00150/200,C5QBG2-16-00120/150/200, C5QBG7-16-00120/150, C5QBGA-16-001....., C5QBG0-16-00120/150/200, C5QBG1-16-00150/200, C5QBG2-16-00120/150/200, C5QBG7-16-00120/150/200, C5QBGA-16-00120/150/200, C5QBH0-16-00120/150/200,C5QBH2-16-00120/150/200,C5QBH7-16-00120/150/200, C5QBH0-16-00150, C5QBH2-16-00150,C5QBHA-16-00150, C5QBHA-16-00120/150/200, CEclimb 12 (with Braided Safety Blue 12.7 with slaice®)7351330-1332 |
| Published | 18 October 2019 |
Risk Description
The eye of the rope might not have been properly spliced. Consequently the eye might open during use, causing the climber to fall.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (since 21/04/2018 repealed by the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation) .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: 26/09/2019
Product Description
Ropes in different designs/colours with an eye at the end.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Braided Safety Blue/Arbor Elite/Pottsblitz/CEclimb.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.