CPSC2006-06-09
Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard
Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.
Affected count
About 400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Extreme-Engineering-Recalls-Wall-Climbing-Cable-Assemblies-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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