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3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for 3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline presenting a serious risk of injuries.
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3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- January 2022 to October 2024
What to do now
3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2412-0126). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for 3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
3M have identified an aging effect that may impact the performance of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) produced from January 2022 to October 2024.
In the event of a fall, these devices may not lock up as designed which could expose the worker to serious injury or, potentially, death.
Any devices repaired by 3M, or an authorised service centre during this timeframe, may also be affected. Affected sizes are all variants of the 85 ft (~26M), 130 ft (~40M) self-retracting lifelines.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users.
3M have issued a product stop use and action notification sent to distributors with instructions to forward to all applicable end users.
Affected end users are advised to stop using their Sealed-Blok™ device immediately and access the 3M alert to identify if their product is affected and complete the claim form to request redress: https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/worker-health-safety-uk/news-events/full-story/~/sealed-blok-recall/?storyid=49597a1a-2b98-480f-b0f5-7c4b43ed067f
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0126
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
Personal Fall Protection Equipment - Retractable Type Fall Arrester. Also known as a Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL)
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Questions
Why has 3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline been recalled?
3M DBI-SALA Sealed-Blok Self-Retracting Lifeline could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
