New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled July 29, 2008 · CPSC recall 08346 · New England Ropes

Recalled 9.1 mm Apogee-Yellow Climbing Rope

Recalled 9.1 mm Apogee-Fire/Red Climbing Rope

Recalled 9.1 mm Pinnacle-Blue Climbing Rope

Hazard

The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Units

About 530

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

Two types of climbing ropes have been included in this recall, the Maxim Apogee 9.1mm and Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm. The Maxim Apogee 9.1mm is a 48 carrier climbing rope. The colors are yellow and black, and red and yellow. The model numbers are 3411-91 and 3415-91, with date codes 060801 thru 080601. The UPC codes are: 75396312299, 75396312298, 75396312301, and 75396312300. The Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm is a blue 48 carrier climbing rope. The Model number is 3403-95, with date codes 070201 thru 080601. The UPC codes are 75396312292 and 75396312293. The date codes and the UPC codes are on the original packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact New England Ropes toll-free at (866) 617-9038 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.neropes.com

Product

Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes

Manufacturer(s)

New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.

Retailers

Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262.

Made in

United States

UPC

75396312292 · 75396312293 · 75396312298 · 75396312299 · 75396312300 · 75396312301

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →