SPAX — SX-BS-14
Concrete screw advertised as approved according to ETA 20/0859 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under 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
- Germany
⚖️ Ações ordenadas pelas autoridades
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ 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
What is this? These are metal screws made by SPAX. They can suddenly break without warning.
What's happening? The screws may fail because of a hidden flaw. This can happen right after use or later.
Does this affect me? If you have these screws in Germany or France, they could break and cause injuries.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a builder or a doctor if you need help.
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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: Germany
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