Recalls and safety information

Here are the current recalls and safety alerts received by the Office of National Economy:

SALEWA SPORT AG recalls via ferrata sets with rope brakes

In extensive tests on old, used via ferrata sets, various manufacturers and institutions in the mountain sports industry have found that the systems with rope brakes can fail in the event of a fall. The tests have shown that the impact force values can be increased in the event of a fall. This, in combination with a reduction in the strength of the carabiner branches due to use, can lead to complete failure of the system. Serious injury or death may result. In order to eliminate any risk to customers, SALEWA has decided to immediately recall all via ferrata sets with rope brakes from the market as a precautionary measure. Customers are requested to stop using the affected sets immediately. If customers are in possession of an affected via ferrata set that is not older than 7 years, they can return the set to SALEWA for a free replacement.

For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.

Address for queries:
Email: recall@salewa.com
Tel: +39 0471 242 619

Recall of Edelrid via ferrata sets

The German manufacturer Edelrid recalls as a precautionary measure the via ferrata sets Cable Lite, Cable Lite 2.0, Cable Comfort, Cable Comfort 2.0, Cable Kit 4.0, Brenta Comfort, Cable Kit Xtra-Light Schuster. In the aforementioned via ferrata sets from the production years 2010, 2011 and 2012, the straps of the elastic carabiner branches no longer meet the standard requirements in some cases after heavy use. This can lead to serious injuries or even death in the event of a fall. The affected via ferrata sets should no longer be used with immediate effect; they can be returned to the manufacturer Edelrid or a specialist dealer for free revision or exchange.

For more information, visit the manufacturer's website.

Returns Form "Switzerland" 

Battery of the phones Gigaset SL910, SL910A and SL910H

Gigaset Communications GmbH advises of isolated incidents involving lithium-ion batteries for the Gigaset SL910, Gigaset SL910A and Gigaset SL910H products manufactured by one supplier up to and including the 38th calendar week of 2011. In three cases, a short circuit in the Li-Ion battery cells caused the battery to swell and burst. There is a risk of fire damage due to possible intense heat generation. For more information, see Product Warningand the Press-release.

As a point of contact for end customers, a hotline has been set up with the toll-free number 0848 212 000, which can be reached from Swiss mobile and fixed networks, Mon-Fri from 08:00- 20:00 and Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00. End customers can find all information relating to the product warning for the Gigaset SL910 series battery on the Website of Gigaset.

Maxi-Cosi (FamilyFix base stations)

Maxi-Cosi is launching a recall of all FamilyFix base stations produced before March 3, 2010. For more information, see the recall letter and the FAQs.

Samsung RS21 and RS60 refrigerator-freezer series

Important safety notice for Samsung RS21 and RS60 refrigerator-freezer appliance series. HERE for more information.

KUHN RIKON - DUROTHERM Cookware

KUHN RIKON provides information on the safe handling of DUROTHERM cookware.

 HERE for more information.

Kärcher tach pumps

Kärcher is recalling submersible pumps in the SCP, SDP and SPP model ranges.

HERE for more information.