Quick release snap hook for kitesurfing "KONG"; offered in the INTERMER catalogue
Hobby/sports equipmentInjuries
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Notifying country
- France
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
Safety system does not work in emergencies, putting users at risk of accidents. Too much force is required to activate the snap hook (higher than the maximum limit of 100 N laid down by the standard), which means that users cannot separate themselves easily from the traction system while water-skiing<font color="#FF0000">*</font>.
Measures taken
- Voluntary measures taken by importer: placing on the market stopped and withdrawal from the market. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Quick release snap hook for kitesurfing "KONG"; offered in the INTERMER catalogue.Model AISI 316; Reference W08250.
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0740/05 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2006-2
- Published
- 19 January 2006
- Corrigendum
- 2 (0740/05): Please note that according to the information provided by the producer on the packaging of the product, the quick release snap hook "Kong, model AISI 316" should be used for water skiing, trick competition and racing and slalom.
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