CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-09-21). Hazards: fall, injury. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04219 |
| Published | 2004-09-21 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-17 |
| Product category | Climbing Equipment |
| Products | Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing |
| Firm named in the title | Wild Country Ltd. |
| Firms | DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K. (manufacturer); Excalibur Distribution, of Sandy, Utah (importer); Wild Country Ltd., of Tideswell, Derbyshire, U.K. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United Kingdom |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Recreational sports stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $11 and $25. |
Description
These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.
Hazard
The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
Remedy
Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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