CPSC recall 16-108, announced February 18, 2016, covers BYA Sports Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits (about 5,700 units). A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. The notice cites 9 incident reports and 6 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit. Recall contact: call 303-443-0163, or go to www.BYAsports.com.
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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?
This recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. The kits were sold in camouflage packaging containing a main cable, trolley, short cable, turnbuckle and u-clamps. The following bar codes are found on the bottom left side of the packaging: 7456111220012 (60-ft.), 7456111220029 (75-ft.), and 7456111220036 (90 ft.). The BYA logo and "Skyline (60, 75 or) 90 Zipline Kit" are printed on the front of the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the firm have received nine reports of cable failure, including six reports of injuries. In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BYA Sports
- Manufacturer
- BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 16-108
- Units
- About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com from August 2013 through July 2015 for between $100 and $130.
- Importer
- BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
- Distributor
- BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits
CPSC product type: Playground Equipment
Recall contact information
BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
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