Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11029 · announced November 2, 2010 · Hunter Safety System Of Danville, Ala · 16,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.