CPSC2017-01-31
Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
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Hazard
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.
Sold at
CMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in Watsonville, Calif. from January 2016 through September 2016 for between $140 and $1,800.
Affected count
About 95
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Static ropes and throwlines
Consumer contact
Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp. toll-free at 844-361-7041 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.teufelberger.com and click on the "Static Rope Safety Notice" link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Teufelberger-Recalls-Rescue-Ropes-and-Throwlines-DueDon't want to check this manually?
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