CPSCGeneral Alert

Omega Pacific Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Injury or Death

Name: Omega Pacific Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Injury or Death
Brand: Omega Pacific Inc., of Airway Heights, Wash.
SKU: CPSC-18041
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 21, 2017Recall ID: 18041Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The carabiner can break while in use, posing a risk of injury or death to the user.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves six models of Omega Pacific G-FIRST series aluminum carabiners. They are typically used to allow ropes and harnesses to be linked together. "Omega-17 UL Classified USA" is printed on the front and "Meets NFPA 1983 17ED MBS kN 40 G" statement is located on the back side. The 2-digit lot code "OD" is embedded on the bottom side of the carabiner spine. They were sold individually in silver, black and red colors.

Affected Products

Carabiners

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Omega-Pacific-Recalls-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death
Title	Omega Pacific Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Injury or Death
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Front side of the recalled G-FIRST series carabiners.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Front side of the recalled G-FIRST series carabiners
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Back side of the recalled G-FIRST series carabiners.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Back side of the recalled G-FIRST series carabiners
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Location for Lot Code on carabiner spine.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Location for Lot Code on carabiner spine
Hazards › Name	The carabiner can break while in use, posing a risk of injury or death to the user.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Carabiners
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,900
Recall I D	8187
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and contact Omega Pacific to receive a free replacement or a full refund.
Retailers › Name	Arizona Hiking Shack, Atlantic Diving Supply, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Columbus Supply, Dvbe Supply, Evac Systems, General Factory/WD Supply, Lafco Outillage, The Rescue Source, Witmer Associates (Firestone) stores nationwide and online at omega.com from February 2017 through October 2017 for between $31 and $51.
Recall Date	2017-11-21T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves six models of Omega Pacific G-FIRST series aluminum carabiners. They are typically used to allow ropes and harnesses to be linked together. "Omega-17 UL Classified USA" is printed on the front and "Meets NFPA 1983 17ED MBS kN 40 G" statement is located on the back side. The 2-digit lot code "OD" is embedded on the bottom side of the carabiner spine. They were sold individually in silver, black and red colors.
Recall Number	18041
Manufacturers › Name	Omega Pacific Inc., of Airway Heights, Wash.
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Refund
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Omega Pacific at 800-360-3990 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email info@omegapac.com, or online at www.omegapac.com and click on the Voluntary Recall banner at the top of the page, or click on “Notices & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Last Publish Date	2017-11-21T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Overview

Recalling FirmOmega Pacific Inc., of Airway Heights, Wash.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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