Reverse Grid Waterfalls failed at the backplate, and possibly the label holder too. It would appear customers used them for support like Subway Hanger Straps. But the concept might still be valid if the display surface was not Grid but Slatwall offering broad, flat support for the backplate. A longer backplate attachment leg would help too. Nevertheless one has to admire the strength of the backplate welds which held up to such abuse.
For noteworthy fixture failures see…
“Gondola Base Deck Takes a Hit”
“Aluminum Boxer-Style Hook Failure”
“Misshapen Aluminum Hooks”
“Malleable Aluminum Grid Hooks”
“So Sorry. Aluminum Hook in Play”
“Faceout Failure on Slatwire”
“Failed Reverse Waterfall Hook”
“How to Avoid Frontwire Sag”
“Plastic Grid Hooks Fail”
“Rare Hook Lug Failure”
“Hook Lug Failure Redux”
“Plastic Hook Innovates But Falls Short”
“Hook has Two Monkey Load Limit”
“Plastic Hooks Beyond Limits”
“Anti-Theft Fixture Failure”
“Productstop Fails Christmas Crush”
“Label Holder Wrecks Store Image”
“Sidesaddle Label Holder Fails”
“Ideas Wanted: Retail Guard Rail”For a visual Pinterest Board summary see…
“Failures in Fixtures“