CPSCGeneral Alert
Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Published: August 29, 2019Recall ID: 19192Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear shaped Carabiners with a small gate and screwgate. They were sold under the SIMOND brand in yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997). The brand name is engraved on the side of the product. The item number was printed on the carboard that was attached to the product. Carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or as extenders to anchor a climber.
Affected Products
Rocky Screwgate carabiners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Decathlon-USA-Recalls-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death |
| Title | Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2019-08-29 at 10.06.13 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Rocky Screwgate carabiners (yellow) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2019-08-29 at 10.06.21 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Rocky Screwgate carabiners (blue) |
| Hazards › Name | Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Rocky Screwgate carabiners |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 50 |
| Recall I D | 8649 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to any Decathlon store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from December 2018 through July 2019 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2019-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear shaped Carabiners with a small gate and screwgate. They were sold under the SIMOND brand in yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997). The brand name is engraved on the side of the product. The item number was printed on the carboard that was attached to the product. Carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or as extenders to anchor a climber. |
| Distributors › Name | Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 19192 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Decathlon toll-free at 866-480-3565 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, email at customer.service@decathlon.com or online at www.decathlon.com and click on the Product Recalls section for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |