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New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall HazardDate: 8/7/2008
Reason: The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes Units: About 530 Manufacturer: New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass. Hazard: The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: Two types of climbing ropes have been included in this recall, the Maxim Apogee 9.1mm and Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm. The Maxim Apogee 9.1mm is a 48 carrier climbing rope. The colors are yellow and black, and red and yellow. The model numbers are 3411-91 and 3415-91, with date codes 060801 thru 080601. The UPC codes are: 75396312299, 75396312298, 75396312301, and 75396312300. The Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm is a blue 48 carrier climbing rope. The Model number is 3403-95, with date codes 070201 thru 080601. The UPC codes are 75396312292 and 75396312293. The date codes and the UPC codes are on the original packaging. Sold at: Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact New England Ropes toll-free at (866) 617-9038 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.neropes.com/Climbing.aspx Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/30/2008 Reason: The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due to Strangulation Hazard Date: 11/21/2008 Reason: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: Reports were received that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter’s clothing with heat-transferred, or “tag-less,” labels. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/17/2008 Reason: The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide |
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