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Globestock Tripod 230S recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Globestock Tripod presenting a risk of injuries.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Globestock Tripod 230S
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- GSE230. Also known as the GSE230 -01
What to do now
Globestock Tripod 230S has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact Globestock or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2310-0265). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Globestock Tripod presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
Failure of the cast metal section caused by mishandling during storage and transport could cause lacerations when handled.
Action taken
Recall from the product end from users.
Advice to consumers
Globestock has redesigned the head casting to strengthen and make it more robust.
Globestock has undertaken a voluntarily recall by directly contacting its customers to return the tripod for a replacement of the head casting.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0265
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
A confined space rescue tripod.
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Questions
Why has Globestock Tripod 230S been recalled?
Globestock Tripod 230S has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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 model 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
