Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-06-09). Hazards: fall. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06555 |
| Published | 2006-06-09 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-09 |
| Product category | Climbing Equipment |
| Products | Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing) |
| Firm named in the title | Extreme Engineering |
| Firms | Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400. |
Description
These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.
Hazard
The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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