Rawlplug — R-LX-14
Concrete screws advertised as approved according to ETA-17/0783 for use as multiple fasteners in non-load-bearing systems in concrete.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Kategori
- Construction products
- Fare
- The concrete screws for use as multiple fasteners in non-load-bearing redundant systems can spontaneously fail owing to hydrogen embrittlement. The weight they support is transferred to adjacent screws, which have the same potential defect and can also break. A zipper effect and thus a system failure must be expected. People can be injured by falling parts.
- Origin
- Poland
⚖️ Handlinger bestilt af myndigheder
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
What is this? This is a type of concrete screw made by Rawlplug. It can break suddenly because of a problem called hydrogen embrittlement.
What's happening? These screws may fail without warning. If one breaks, others nearby can break too. This can cause parts to fall and hurt people.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany who use these screws in non-load-bearing systems.
What should I do? Stop using these screws right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The concrete screws for use as multiple fasteners in non-load-bearing redundant systems can spontaneously fail owing to hydrogen embrittlement. The weight they support is transferred to adjacent screws, which have the same potential defect and can also break. A zipper effect and thus a system failure must be expected. People can be injured by falling parts. · Origin: Poland
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