Hi folks,
Please take note of the recall notice
below.
Peter tucker
ACMG Executive Director
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product
Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public
Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2008 Release
#08-346
Firm's Recall
Hotline: (866) 617-9038 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800)
638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
New England Ropes Recalls
Climbing Lines Due to Fall HazardWASHINGTON, 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 �
9.1 mm Apogee �
Yellow
9.1 mm Apogee Fire - Red 9.5 mm Pinnacle
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Blue
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ACMG and its members take no responsibility for errors, omissions, or lapses in
continuity. Conditions differ greatly over time and space due to the variable
nature of mountain weather and terrain. Application of this information
provides no guarantee of increased safety. Do not use the Mountain Conditions
Report as the sole factor in planning trips or making decisions in the field.
Please check out http://acmg.ca/mcr for more information.
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