Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard
USExtreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.
Product Description & Identification
These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.
Affected Products
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Extreme-Engineering-Recalls-Wall-Climbing-Cable-Assemblies-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e49f93e8b7424e099d790d878707882a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cable Assembly Eye |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ee31aa409d2b421780e43287d360106e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cable Assembly Cable |
| Hazards › Name | The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing) |
| Products › Type | Climbing Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1885 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 3424 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly. |
| Retailers › Name | Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye. |
| Recall Number | 06555 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com, or e-mail the firm at info@extremeengineering.com - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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