R-LX-12

Injuries Construction products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: R-LX-12
Alert NumberA12/02561/23
BrandRawlplug
CategoryConstruction products
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPoland
Model NumberR-LX-12
Published27 October 2023

Risk Description

The screws are sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement and may fail, without any prior warning signs. The screws can also fail at low loading, shortly after installation or after longer time. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy elements to fall, causing injuries to bystanders. The product does not comply with Regulation laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 22/09/2023Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/09/2023Type 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: 22/09/2023

Product Description

Concrete screw advertised as approved in accordance with ETA-17/0806 dated 29/06/2020 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under dry internal conditions.

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