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🧸 Product DE FR September 29, 2023

SPAX — Betonschräube-Hexagonal-Scheibe

Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA 20/0859 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete for use in dry internal conditions

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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SPAX — Betonschräube-Hexagonal-Scheibe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Construction products
Hazard
The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with low load. The sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy individual parts to crash to the floor causing injuries to any bypassers.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 4003530270345
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1081 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
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 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 with flat washers made by SPAX. They are used to hold heavy things in concrete.

What's happening? The screws can suddenly break because of a hidden flaw. If they break, heavy parts may fall and hurt people below.

Does this affect me? If you have bought these screws in Germany or France, they might be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a builder or a shop where you bought them what to do next.

🤖 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)
SPAX
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with low load. The sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy individual parts to crash to the floor causing injuries to any bypassers. · Origin: Germany

First published
September 29, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010256

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
SPAX — Betonschräube-Hexagonal-Scheibe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with low load. The sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy individual parts to crash to the floor causing injuries to any...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 29, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and France.
▸ 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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