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Product recall · CPSCNovember 2, 2010Serious
Hunter Safety System Carabiners
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 16,000
- Recall date
- November 2, 2010
- Brand
- Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
CB20101
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard”
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