CPSC recall 06-555, announced June 9, 2006, covers Extreme Engineering Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing) (about 400 units). The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly. Recall contact: call (916) 663-1560, go to www.extremeengineering.com, or email info@extremeengineering.com.
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Which products are included?
These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Extreme Engineering
- Manufacturer
- Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
- Recall number
- 06-555
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com, or e-mail the firm at info@extremeengineering.com - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006.
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