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Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 presenting a serious 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.
Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- RGA5
What to do now
Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2212-0040). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users (see more below). Withdrawal of all products from the supply chain.
Advice to consumers
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
Product description
Retractable type fall arrest block, designed to protect users from falling to the ground when working at height
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Questions
Why has Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 been recalled?
Ridgegear Ltd Retractable Type Fall Arrest Block RGA5 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?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
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.
