Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12734 · May 17, 2012 · Porter Athletic, a division
44
units affected
44
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12734
- Date
- May 17, 2012
- Company
- Porter Athletic, a division
- Units affected
- 44
- Product
- Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths.
What can happen
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries.
- Sold at
- Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled porter athletic climbing ropes?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
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.