CPSC recall 11-029, announced November 2, 2010, covers Hunter Safety System Carabiners (about 16,000 units). The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 296-3528.
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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?
The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
Incidents and injuries
The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hunter Safety System
- Manufacturer
- Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
- Recall number
- 11-029
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Outdoor hunting retailers and directly from the company via telephone and the company's website at www.huntersafetysystem.com from June 2010 through September 2010 for about $100.
Carabiners
CPSC product type: Mountain Climbing
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Hunter Safety System toll-free at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.hssvest.com
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