The screws are sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement and may fail, without any prior warning signs. The screws can also fail at low loading, shortly after installation or after longer time. Sudden failure of the concrete screws may cause heavy elements to fall, causing injuries to bystanders. The product does not comply with Regulation laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products.
Voluntary measure: Manufacturer > Recall of the product from end users
Starting date: 03/03/2023
Voluntary measure: Manufacturer > Warning consumers of the risks
Starting date: 03/03/2023
Voluntary measure: Manufacturer > Stop of sales
Starting date: 03/03/2023
Voluntary measure: Manufacturer > Withdrawal of the product from the market
Starting date: 03/03/2023