Sewn cord edge restraints, sewn eyes and sewn loops.
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 9,200 in the U.S. and 480 in Canada)
- 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:
- Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine
- Reason for Recall:
- Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact Sterling Rope for a free replacement. The item may also be returned to an authorized Sterling dealer that will coordinate the free replacement for you.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves four models of Sterling Rope's sewn cords which include the 8mm Aztek (AZ) Sewn Bound Loop Prusik, Aztek (AZ) Elite 8mm Edge Restraint, 8mm PER Sewn Eye and the 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye. Sterling Rope products have the production lot number in two places. The product number and lot number are printed on the barcode label attached to the Care, Use and Retirement document, which comes with every product. The lot number is also printed on the shrink tube label on the sewn portion of the Prusik, edge restraint or sewn eye. Please see www.sterlingrope.com for a full list of lot numbers affected by this recall. All ropes except for the solid black products have a wrapping dotted line design around the rope. Specific recalled colors are listed next to each recalled product description. 8mm Bound Loop Prusiks Product Number Description SC080320116 8mm AZ Bound Loop Prusik Short Teal Green x 16" SC080321116 8mm AZ BLP cord Short Tan x 16" SC080320322 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Purple x 22" SC080320422 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Black x 22" SC080320622 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Blue x 22" SC080320716 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Orange x 16" SC080320816 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Red x 16" CUSTOMSC 8mm Tan Bound Loop Prusik by 24" CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Bound Loop Prusik by 30" Aztek Elite 8mm Edge Restraints Product Number Description SC080NY04600 AZ Elite Tactical Edge Restraint x 50' SC080NY06600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Blue 50' Sewn End SC080NY09600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Yellow x 50' 8mm PER Sewn Eye Product Number Description PER0804407SE 8mm PER Black Safety Glo x 22ft with Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Black Safety Glo with Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Orange With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Yellow With Sewn Eye 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye Product Number Description CUSTOMSC 8mm Black Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm Yellow Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 9,200 in the U.S. and 480 in Canada)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 14108