CPSC recall 14-720, announced March 7, 2014, covers ZLP Manufacturing LP Hornet zip line trolleys (about 2,000 units). The retaining pin can release and cause the two side plates of the trolley to separate and fall off the zip line, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trolleys and contact ZLP manufacturing to receive a free repair kit containing a replacement retaining pin. Recall contact: call (888) 771-2579, or go to www.zlpmanufacturing.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the ZLP Hornet zip line trolley. The trolley has yellow, triangular side plates with ZLP Hornet cut into one of the plates. There are rollers at two corners of the side plates and a handle through the center with black handle grips. The yellow side plates are held together by a T-shaped retaining pin. The pin can be released by pushing a blue push-button on the end of the pin.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The retaining pin can release and cause the two side plates of the trolley to separate and fall off the zip line, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
ZLP has received two reports of the trolley falling off a zip line when the retaining pin released. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trolleys and contact ZLP manufacturing to receive a free repair kit containing a replacement retaining pin.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- ZLP Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- ZLP Manufacturing, of Milwaukie, Ore.
- Recall number
- 14-720
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- ZLP Manufacturing online at www.zlpmanufacturing.com and www.backyardziplines.com from November 2010 through July 2013 for about $150.
LP Hornet zip line trolleys
CPSC product type: Swings/Gliders
Recall contact information
ZLP Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 771-2579 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.zlpmanufacturing.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.
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