Recalls / 2004-09-21
CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners
04219 · Recalled 2004-09-21 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing | About 1,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- DMM Engineering
- Importer
- Excalibur Distribution, of Sandy, Utah
- Distributor
- Wild Country Ltd., of Tideswell, Derbyshire, U.K.
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Sold at
- Recreational sports, from April 2004 through July 2004, for, $25.
Consumer contact
Call Wild Country toll free at (800) 997- HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wildcountry.co.uk
Source: CPSC recall 04219. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.