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Fall arrester — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2025-04-25 · China-origin

Hazard: InjuriesOrigin: China

Fall arrester poses an injury risk

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-04-25
Country of origin	China
Category	Protective equipment
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	The wire cable of the fall arrester fails under load. A person using the device will not be protected from falling, which could cause serious injuries. In the event of the cable breaking, the user could be seriously injured.
Non-compliance	Personal Protective Equipment Regulation; European standards EN 354, EN 360 and EN 813
Remedy	Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures.
Recall number	SR/01567/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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