Recalls / 2006-06-09

Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard

06555 · Recalled 2006-06-09 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)		About 400

Parties

Manufacturer: Extreme Engineering
Made in: United States
Sold at: Extreme Engineering's Web site, catalog

Consumer contact

For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com, or e-mail the firm at info@extremeengineering.com - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006.

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Source: CPSC recall 06555. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.