Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: June 9, 2006 Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif. Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 400)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 400)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 06555