Recalls / 2016-02-18

BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard

16108 · Recalled 2016-02-18 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. The kits were sold in camouflage packaging containing a main cable, trolley, short cable, turnbuckle and u-clamps. The following bar codes are found on the bottom left side of the packaging: 7456111220012 (60-ft.), 7456111220029 (75-ft.), and 7456111220036 (90 ft.). The BYA logo and "Skyline (60, 75 or) 90 Zipline Kit" are printed on the front of the packaging.

Hazards

A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Reported injuries

CPSC and the firm have received nine reports of cable failure, including six reports of injuries. In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits		About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: BYA Sports
Importer: BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Distributor: BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Made in: China
Sold at: REI, other sporting goods, online at promotive.com, $130.

Consumer contact

BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 16108. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.