Hunter Safety System Carabiners recall: Fall Hazard
Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Hunter Safety System Carabiners recalled?
The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Hunter Safety System toll-free at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.hssvest.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 identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Carabiners
- Company
- Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
- Quantity
- About 16,000
- Sold at
- Outdoor hunting retailers and directly from the company via telephone and the company's website at www.huntersafetysystem.com from June 2010 through September 2010 for about $100.
- Recall date
- November 2, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate.