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Carabiners by Hunter Safety System
- Starting date:
- December 1, 2010
- Posting date:
- December 1, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500001651
Affected products
Carabiners by Hunter Safety System
Product description
This recall involves the 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners that were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full-body climbing safety harness. The recalled carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate, and have "CB20101" stamped on the opposite side of the gate.
Hazard identified
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.
The U.S. company, Hunter Safety System, is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching; however, no falls or injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these carabiners.
Number sold
Approximately 21 of the recalled carabiners were sold directly to Canadians via telephone or internet orders.
Time period sold
The recalled carabiners were sold from June 2010 to September 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Hunter Safety System
Danville
Alabama
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.
Once consumers contact the company, they will be receiving a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of the carabiners, as well as a copy of the company's consumer retail notice approved by CPSC.
For more information, consumers may contact Hunter Safety System at 1-877-296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT from Monday through Friday or visit the Hunter Safety System's website.