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🧸 Product DE FR SI October 20, 2023

Rawlplug — Concrete screw

Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA-17/0806 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under dry internal conditions.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Rawlplug — Concrete screw
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Construction products
Hazard
The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with a low load. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy individual parts to crash to the ground, causing injuries.
Origin
Poland

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (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
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 952 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? This is a metal screw made by Rawlplug for fixing things into concrete. It can become weak and break suddenly.

What's happening? Some of these screws may crack or snap without warning, even under normal use. If they break, heavy parts could fall and hurt someone.

Does this affect me? If you live in Germany, France, or Slovenia and have bought these screws, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the screws and ask a builder or a shop for a safe replacement. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you are 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, even with a low load. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy individual parts to crash to the ground, causing injuries. · Origin: Poland

First published
October 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010573

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 — Concrete screw. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with a low load. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy individual parts to crash to the ground, causing injuries. · Ori...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, and Slovenia.
▸ 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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