CPSCGeneral Alert
Omega Pacific Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Injury or Death
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 |