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Safety note: ALFAcross *80, Musterprüfnummer EP 323.2021,
During gym rescue training exercises, there were two instances where an inner container panel became caught on the inner container’s closure loop (rubber). As a result, the inner container was unable to release the rescuer.
ALFAcross *100, Musterprüfnummer EP 218.2018,
ALFAcross *115, Musterprüfnummer EP 150.2016,
ALFAcross *120, Musterprüfnummer EP 321.2021,
ALFAcross *140, Musterprüfnummer EP 242.2018,
ALFAcross *220, Musterprüfnummer EP.263.2019,
The manufacturer has determined that this is related to the inner contain... -
Safety note: rescue equipment Woody Valley / Quadro 100, Musterprüfnummer EP 239.218,
The manufacturer Woody Valley has issued a safety notice regarding its Quadro rescue devices. During rescue training sessions in gyms, there were two instances where an inner container panel became caught on the closure loop (rubber) of the inner container. As a result, the inner container was un...
Quadro 120, Musterprüfnummer EP 329.221,
Quadro 140, Musterprüfnummer EP 253.2019,
Quadro 220, Musterprüfnummer EP 297.2020, -
Safety note: Ozone Gurtzeug F*Race 2
The manufacturer Ozone has published a safety notice regarding the F*Race 2 paraglider harness.
All detail Ozone Safety Notice. In at least one case, the front strap (chest strap) opened on its own during flight. The problem could be reproduced. Under unfavorable conditions, the metal toggle th... -
Safety note: Product recall for front container rescue handle
The company Ozone has published a safety notice for its Lite, Lite PPG and Cockpit Front Containers.
During production, some of the handles were not sewn correctly. This can lead to the handle tearing off during a rescue deployment.
Ozone orders an immediate check by the users before the next ... -
Safety note: ICARO tandem spreaders
Icaro Paragliders has published an important safety notice.
This concerns tandem spreaders manufactured by the company with a production date of June 2024 or later. The edges of the metal fittings on the carbon rod have not been sufficiently deburred and are therefore too sharp. This can damag... -
Safety note: Finsterwalder Paralock 3
New safety note/ordered rectification (Apr. 2025): Finsterwalder Paralock 3
Finsterwalder has published a further safety note in combination with an ordered rectification to the Paralock 3 paraglider carabiner.
Safety measure - retrofitting of the Paralock 3 by Finsterwalder
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Warning: Harnesses Niviuk Arrow and Niviuk Arrow P sample test numbers (as far as traceable): PH_317.2020, PH_407.2023
Problem
Some reserve parachutes are not sufficiently fixed in the very spacious harness container. These can move, twist with the connecting line or open. This can make it difficult or impossible to deploy the reserve parachute.
Check and safety measures
Users of the aforementioned harnesses are... -
Safety note: Finsterwalder Paralock 3
Finsterwalder has published a further safety notice for the “Paralock 3” paraglider carabiner.
Following another incident with the Paralock 3 from Finsterwalder in Spain (unintentional opening), the safety notice dated 22.11.2024 is being supplemented.Safety measure, restriction of the use of the... -
Safety note: Finsterwalder Paralock 3
Finsterwalder has published a further safety notice regarding the “Paralock 3” paraglider carabiner.
There have been several cases of unintentional opening in flight. Unfortunately, one fatal accident also occurred. The company Finsterwalder assumes operating errors, but advises all users to che... -
Safety note: Paraglider Harness, Breeze 2, PH_357.2022
The manufacturer Skywalk has published a safety notice for the Breeze 2 paraglider harness. Skywalk Safety Note