Via Ferrata
Injuries Protective equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1734/12 |
| Brand | Wild Country |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | 14VFSET |
| Published | 23 November 2012 |
Risk Description
null With intensive use under certain conditions, the elasticated lanyard may no longer reach the breaking strength considered acceptable. Repeated stretching of the lanyard causes degradation of the webbing and failure well below the original strength. Failure of the product could cause the user to be involved in a significant fall.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Product Description
Climbing equipment set - energy-absorbing Y-lanyard for via ferrata. Identified by its red and black lanyards (arms).