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EU Safety Gate · Report-2011-023
Petzl · Energy absorber "Absorbica"
The product poses a risk of injuries because of the lack of security stitching in the energy absorber. One accident reported. The product des not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) directive and the European standards EN 355 and EN 362.
- Published
- 10 June 2011
- Notifying authority
- Poland
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- 0535/11
- Model
- 11137*****
Classification
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Risk type
- Injuries
- Country of origin
- France
Product description
The product is designed for protection on a lifeline (rope or cable). The energy of the fall is absorbed by the tearing of specific webbing. A mesh pouch with a zipper protects the energy absorber from abrasion or projections and allows regular verification of the absorber's condition.