Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12734 · announced May 17, 2012 · Porter Athletic, A Division Of Litania Sports Group · 44 units affected
The product
This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths.
The hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries.
Sold at: Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Porter Athletic toll-free at (888) 277-7778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porterathletic.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.