Safety Belts
Safety Belts was recalled on 8 March 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0401/19. Injuries risk reported by The Netherlands. The seatbelts do not comply with the type approval and the buckle is not sufficiently strong.
| Alert Number | A12/0401/19 |
| Brand | BWD |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | E4-16R-0643460, E4-16R-0643461, E4-16R-0643462, E4-16R-0644422, E4-16R-0644463, E4-16R-0644470, E4-16R-0645463; , Type-approval numbers: E4-16R-040053, E4-16R-0434208, E4-16R-0436201, E4-16R-0436202, E4-16R-0436203, E4-16R-0436311, E4-16R-0641300, E4-16R-0641373, E4-16R-0642270, , Types: BWD-A2,BWD-A2-04,BWD-A2-06,BWD-A2-08,BWD-A2-12,BWD-A2-130,BWD-A2-132,BWD-A2-16,BWD-B1,BWD-B2,BWD-B2-13,BWD-B2-14,BWD-S,BWD-S1-02 |
| Published | 8 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The seatbelts do not comply with the type approval and the buckle is not sufficiently strong. The buckle can break in the event of impact caused by a crash. As a consequence, users could suffer injuries.The product does not comply with the relevant standard UNECE R16.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/10/2018
Product Description
Two-point belt fitted with retractor, three-point belt fitted with retractor, lap belt fitted with retractor, special type belt.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Safety Belts.
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.