Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 09747 · Jul 1, 2009 · MarineTech Products Inc.
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09747
- Date
- Jul 1, 2009
- Company
- MarineTech Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Tabletop Rope Cutters
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tabletop rope cutters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.