CPSC2012-05-17
Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.
Sold at
Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877.
Affected count
About 44
Injuries reported
Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Porter Athletic toll-free at (888) 277-7778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porterathletic.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Climbing-Ropes-Recalled-by-Porter-Athletic-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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