SX-BS-14
| Alert Number | A12/02290/23 |
| Brand | SPAX |
| Category | Construction products |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | SPAX-Betonschraube SX-BS-14 |
| Published | 29 September 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 the Construction Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type 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): 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): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: 22/08/2023Type 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 20/0859 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under dry internal conditions