Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
CPSC Recall #12-734 — May 16, 2012
Product
Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
Description
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top. This poses a fall hazard for climbers. Back and wrist injuries have been reported.
Hazard
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Incidents / Injuries
Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.
Units Affected
About 44
Sold At
Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877.
Manufactured In
USA