New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08346 · Jul 29, 2008 · New England Ropes
530
units affected
530
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08346
- Date
- Jul 29, 2008
- Company
- New England Ropes
- Units affected
- 530
- Product
- Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes
- Product type
- Climbing Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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 can happen
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled maxim apogee and maxim pinnacle dynamic climbing lines/ropes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious 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.