CPSC2016-04-26
Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam's Club
Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China
Hazard
The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tie downs and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund.
Sold at
Sam's Club stores nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for about $20.00.
Affected count
About 129,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the ratchet handle failing, resulting in the loss of a heavy load from the bed of a pickup truck. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Snap-on ratcheting tie downs
Consumer contact
Alltrade Tools at 800-994-4343 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.alltradetools.com and click on Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Alltrade-Tools-Recalls-Ratcheting-Tie-DownsDon't want to check this manually?
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