EU Safety Gate · Report-2008-17
KONG · Carabiner
The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not withstand the static strength test which could lead to falls. The test was carried out on the major axis, and it was noted that the connectors break when the following forces are applied:- force of the major axis with the gate pen: 6.1 KN (required level: 7 KN)- force of the major axis with the gate closed: 18.6 KN (required level: 22 KN).
- Published
- 02 May 2008
- Notifying authority
- Spain
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0477/08
- Model
- KN<>22◊8∞ 7 Batch code : 050588 05
Classification
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Risk type
- Injuries
- Country of origin
- Italy
Product description
Oval carabiner. The packaging is a plastic bag attached to card on which the details of the manufacturer are printed.