BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16108 · Feb 18, 2016 · BYA Sports
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16108
- Date
- Feb 18, 2016
- Company
- BYA Sports
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Product
- Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits
- Product type
- Playground Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. The kits were sold in camouflage packaging containing a main cable, trolley, short cable, turnbuckle and u-clamps. The following bar codes are found on the bottom left side of the packaging: 7456111220012 (60-ft.), 7456111220029 (75-ft.), and 7456111220036 (90 ft.). The BYA logo and "Skyline (60, 75 or) 90 Zipline Kit" are printed on the front of the packaging.
What can happen
A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.
- Sold at
- REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com from August 2013 through July 2015 for between $100 and $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bring your adventure sports (bya) skyline zipline kits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.