CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners
CPSC recall 04219 · announced September 21, 2004 · Dmm Engineering · 1,000 units affected
The product
These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.
The hazard
The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Recreational sports stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $11 and $25.
Consumer contact: Call Wild Country toll free at (800) 997- HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wildcountry.co.uk
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.