CPSC recall 04-219, announced September 21, 2004, covers DMM Engineering Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing (about 1,000 units). The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The notice reports no incidents. Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. Recall contact: go to www.wildcountry.co.uk.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- DMM Engineering
- Manufacturer
- DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.
- Recall number
- 04-219
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- United Kingdom
- Sold at / sales period
- Recreational sports stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $11 and $25.
- Importer
- Excalibur Distribution, of Sandy, Utah
- Distributor
- Wild Country Ltd., of Tideswell, Derbyshire, U.K.
Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
Call Wild Country toll free at (800) 997- HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wildcountry.co.uk
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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