Rawlplug — R-LX-12
Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA 17/0806 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete for use in dry internal conditions
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Tipo
- Injuries
- Categoria
- Construction products
- Perigo
- The screws are sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement and may fail, without any prior warning signs. The screws can also fail at low loading, shortly after installation or after longer time. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy elements to fall, causing injuries to bystanders.
- Origin
- Poland
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
What is this? These are metal screws made by Rawlplug. They can suddenly break without warning.
What's happening? The screws may fail because of a hidden flaw. If they break, heavy things could fall and hurt people nearby.
Does this affect me? If you have these screws in Germany, France, or the Netherlands, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the screws right away. Ask a builder or your local store for safe replacements.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Construction products · Hazard: The screws are sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement and may fail, without any prior warning signs. The screws can also fail at low loading, shortly after installation or after longer time. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy elements to fall, causing injuries to bystanders. · Origin: Poland
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