New England Ropes Climbing Lines recall: Fall Hazard
New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
Why was New England Ropes Climbing Lines recalled?
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact New England Ropes toll-free at (866) 617-9038 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.neropes.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 75396312292, 75396312293, 75396312298, 75396312299, 75396312300, 75396312301
- Product
- Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes
- Company
- New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 530
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262.
- Recall date
- July 29, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Two types of climbing ropes have been included in this recall, the Maxim Apogee 9.1mm and Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm. The Maxim Apogee 9.1mm is a 48 carrier climbing rope. The colors are yellow and black, and red and yellow. The model numbers are 3411-91 and 3415-91, with date codes 060801 thru 080601. The UPC codes are: 75396312299, 75396312298, 75396312301, and 75396312300. The Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm is a blue 48 carrier climbing rope. The Model number is 3403-95, with date codes 070201 thru 080601. The UPC codes are 75396312292 and 75396312293. The date codes and the UPC codes are on the original packaging.