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Energy absorber "Absorbica" – Petzl

Serious risk Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 1 Jun 2011In the weekly report of 10 Jun 2011 (week 23, 2011)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Energy absorber "Absorbica"
Brand
Petzl (13 alerts)
Type / model
11137*****
Description
The product is designed for protection on a lifeline (rope or cable). The energy of the fall is absorbed by the tearing of specific webbing. A mesh pouch with a zipper protects the energy absorber from abrasion or projections and allows regular verification of the absorber's condition.
Risk
null The product poses a risk of injuries because of the lack of security stitching in the energy absorber.One accident reported.The product des not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) directive and the European standards EN 355 and EN 362.
Notifying country
Poland
Country of origin
France
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0535/11Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0535/11Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0535/11
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0535/11
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2011-023 (XML)
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