Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
USClimbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Climbing-Ropes-Recalled-by-Porter-Athletic-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12734.12734.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Porter Athletic climbing ropes |
| Hazards › Name | The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers. |
| Injuries › Name | Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries. |
| Products › Name | Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 44 |
| Recall I D | 1192 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2012-05-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 12734 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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