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🧸 Product DE FI SE March 22, 2019

Onspot — Anti-skid snow-chain unit

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
On the anti-skid snow-chain units concerned, the adapter plate for fastening this unit to the vehicle frame may break.
Origin
Sweden
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2626 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a metal plate that helps hold a car’s snow chain in place. If it breaks, the chain may not work right.

What's happening? Some of these plates can crack or break while you drive. This could make the snow chain unsafe.

Does this affect me? If you drive in Germany, Finland, or Sweden and use this snow-chain unit, check yours now.

What should I do? Stop using the unit and ask a mechanic or your dealer for a safe replacement. Talk to a mechanic before driving again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: On the anti-skid snow-chain units concerned, the adapter plate for fastening this unit to the vehicle frame may break. · Origin: Sweden

First published
March 22, 2019
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/359355

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What is this product recall alert about?
Onspot — Anti-skid snow-chain unit. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: On the anti-skid snow-chain units concerned, the adapter plate for fastening this unit to the vehicle frame may break. · Origin: Sweden
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 22, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Finland, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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