Concrete screw

Rawlplug · R-LX-14

Construction productsInjuries

Country of origin: Poland
Notifying country: Germany
Counterfeit: No

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What is the danger

The screws are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, even with a low load. The sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy parts to fall, causing injuries.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Construction Products Regulation .

Measures taken

Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Compulsory measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 22 September 2023
Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 22 September 2023
Warning consumers of the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 22 September 2023

Product

Description: Concrete screw advertised as approved in accordance with ETA-17/0806 dated 29/06/2020 for use in cracked and uncracked concrete under dry internal conditions.
Packaging: Cardboard box
Brand: Rawlplug
Model / type: R-LX-14

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/02560/23 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2023-43
Published: 23 August 2024
Modified: 23 August 2024
Corrigendum: At the request of the notifying authority, notification A12/02507/23 has been withdrawn.