Product Recall: Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 (2212-0040)
Product recall for Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5
Hazard: The product presents a serious of injuries as Ridgegear Ltd found evidence of cracked brake discs, only in RGA5 fall arrest blocks manufactured in 2021.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users (see more below). Withdrawal of all products from the supply chain.
Product information
| Type | Personal Protective Equipment – Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block 5mtr Webbing |
|---|---|
| Model | RGA5 |
| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Product Description | Retractable type fall arrest block, designed to protect users from falling to the ground when working at height |
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Hazard
Ridgegear Ltd found evidence of cracked brake discs only in RGA5 fall arrest blocks manufactured in 2021.
The defective fall arrest block does not meet essential health and safety requirement (EHSR) 3.1.2.2 Prevention of falls from a height of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see https://ridgegear.com/product-recall-rga5/.
Withdrawal of all products from the supply chain.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0040
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive