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Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled July 1, 2009 · CPSC recall 09747 · Tabletop

Hazard

The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.

Units

About 450

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description

The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.

Contact

For additional information, contact MarineTech at (800) 634-7838 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.marinetech.info

Product

Tabletop Rope Cutters

Manufacturer(s)

MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn.

Retailers

West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100.

Made in

Taiwan

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