Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 17079 · Jan 31, 2017 · Teufelberger
95
units affected
95
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17079
- Date
- Jan 31, 2017
- Company
- Teufelberger
- Units affected
- 95
- Product
- Static ropes and throwlines
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet.
What can happen
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- CMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in Watsonville, Calif.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled static ropes and throwlines?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
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.