Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet.
Affected Products
Static ropes and throwlines
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Teufelberger-Recalls-Rescue-Ropes-and-Throwlines-Due |
| Title | Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/8mm Escape Line.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled CMC Escape Line 8 mm |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/7.5mm Aramid Escape Rope.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled New England Rope Aramid 7.5 mm |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/KMIII-White.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled New England Rope KM-III 8 mm |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/NFPA Throwline yellow.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled New England Rope NFPA throwline |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lot Number Example - on package.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Lot number on package |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Lot Number Example.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Lot number on rope tag |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Static ropes and throwlines |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 95 |
| Recall I D | 7970 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | CMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in Watsonville, Calif. from January 2016 through September 2016 for between $140 and $1,800. |
| Recall Date | 2017-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet. |
| Recall Number | 17079 |
| Manufacturers › Name | TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp. toll-free at 844-361-7041 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.teufelberger.com and click on the "Static Rope Safety Notice" link for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |