Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-07-01). Hazards: fire, burn. About 450 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09747 |
| Published | 2009-07-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products | Tabletop Rope Cutters |
| Firm named in the title | MarineTech Products |
| Firms | MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 450 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100. |
Description
The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.
Hazard
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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