Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-05-17). Hazards: fall. Models: 00118, 00119. About 44 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12734 |
| Published | 2012-05-17 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes |
| Firm named in the title | Porter Athletic |
| Firms | Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 44 |
| Model numbers | 00118, 00119 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877. |
Description
This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths.
Hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.
Incidents and injuries
Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries.
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