Rawlplug — Concrete screw
Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA-17/0806 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under dry internal conditions.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Injuries
- Categoria
- Construction products
- Perigo
- The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with a low load. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy parts to fall to the ground, causing injuries.
- Origin
- Poland
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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 heavy things fall, people nearby could get hurt.
Does this affect me? If you live in Germany or France and have bought these screws, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a store or a builder for a safe replacement. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you were hurt.
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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 parts to fall to the ground, causing injuries. · Origin: Poland
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