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🧸 Product DE BG EE March 17, 2023

Rawlplug — Betonschraube R-LX-06

Concrete screw for use in cracked and uncracked concrete R-LX-06 with reduced (hef = 32 mm/hnom = 43 mm) and standard embedment depth.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Rawlplug — Betonschraube R-LX-06
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Construction products
Hazard
The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. A screw may fail, which may cause heavy elements, or people, to fall, leading to injuries.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Other: Note (information on the manufacturer’s website
  • ▸ no longer made available on the internal market)
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1169 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are metal screws made by Rawlplug. They are used to hold heavy things in concrete.

What's happening? Some screws can become weak and break suddenly. This could let heavy objects or people fall and get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you use these screws in Germany, Bulgaria, or Estonia, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using these screws right away. Ask a builder or your local store for safe screws. Talk to a doctor if you get hurt.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Rawlplug
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. A screw may fail, which may cause heavy elements, or people, to fall, leading to injuries. · Origin: Germany

First published
March 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007984

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Rawlplug — Betonschraube R-LX-06. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. A screw may fail, which may cause heavy elements, or people, to fall, leading to injuries. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, and Estonia.
▸ 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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