Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Recall 19192 · Aug 29, 2019 · Decathlon USA
50
units affected
50
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19192
- Date
- Aug 29, 2019
- Company
- Decathlon USA
- Units affected
- 50
- Product
- Rocky Screwgate carabiners
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear shaped Carabiners with a small gate and screwgate. They were sold under the SIMOND brand in yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997). The brand name is engraved on the side of the product. The item number was printed on the carboard that was attached to the product. Carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or as extenders to anchor a climber.
What can happen
Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to any Decathlon store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from December 2018 through July 2019 for about $8.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rocky screwgate carabiners?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to any Decathlon store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death 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.