CPSCGeneral Alert
Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazar...
Published: July 1, 2009Recall ID: 09747Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.
Affected Products
Tabletop Rope Cutters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Tabletop-Rope-Cutters-Recalled-by-MarineTech-Products-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cd12dd69de8b4f81a4b6930ce1deb918.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Tabletop Rope Cutter |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Tabletop Rope Cutters |
| Products › Type | Tools Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2177 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 450 |
| Recall I D | 6052 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product. |
| Retailers › Name | West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter. |
| Recall Number | 09747 |
| Manufacturers › Name | MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact MarineTech at (800) 634-7838 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.marinetech.info |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |