ISC Response to RAPEX filing concerning the Rope Wrench

[rich_h]

https://www.iscwales.com/…/Response-to-RAPEX-Rope-Wrench-…/… If anyone has any questions on ISC's response to this filing feel free to contact me at 216.276.1581.

 

[chris_girard]

Thanks for the info Rich.

 

[Tree Access]

What consequences does it actually implie?Does ISC have to stop selling the RW inside the EU until recertification or what?

 

[Mowerr]

What is rapex ?

 

[speelyei]

What is rapex ?

Rapid Exchange of Information System, EU rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products

 

[treegongfu]

The alert sounds frivolous and possibly malicious.

 

[JeffGu]

The windshield wipers of my car aren't certified for crash protection. Therefore, windshield wipers are dangerous and should be taken off the market. Is this the logic being used?

 

[Tree Access]

The RW is certified as a usual pulley, hanging from the slick pin with a rope running over the sheave which really isnt what its used like
Thats the problem why its not if I understood it right.
And some weird stories between humans, companies and organisitaions in the background, that I do not understand...

 

[DumpyMcDoodleface]

It almost sounds like someone thinks it's supposed to be a fall arrest device, like in case of your hitch failing it catches you?

 

[Batla]

What about the Chicane from Petzl??? You know.. The Rope Wrench cut and paste, from the french company Petzl. Has 'Germany' also triggered an alert from RAPEX ?

 

[climbstihl]

The RW is certified as a usual pulley, hanging from the slick pin with a rope running over the sheave which really isnt what its used like
Thats the problem why its not if I understood it right.
And some weird stories between humans, companies and organisitaions in the background, that I do not understand...

I think it's hanging from the tether attachment, if you look at the direction arrows on a CE marked RW.

 

[JeffGu]

So, it needs a sticker that says, "Attention Idiots: Look at pictures in manual before using!" on it?

 

[Jonny]

So, it needs a sticker that says, "Attention Idiots: Look at pictures in manual before using!" on it?

Exactly.
If you use the Rope Wrench as a lone fall arrester device you will probably fall. It might be slower than a free fall but nobody wants to say for sure and nobody wants to guinea pig that question. After your fall you may be arrested and if you resist, gasp or cough the officer might spray you down with a can of RAPEX.

 

[JeffGu]

I bought my wife one of those rape whistles. She's out in the back alley, right now, tweeting that thing to beat hell, and yelling, "Yoooohooo! Over here, boys!"

 

[Tree Access]

I think it's hanging from the tether attachment, if you look at the direction arrows on a CE marked RW.

Yes, thats what I ment, thanks for the correction!