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Product Recall Number: 06-555

Why was Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing) recalled?

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.

Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
Here's product recall specific data for Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing).

  • Product Recall Number: 06-555

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-06-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 400 Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing). 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.Name of Product: Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)Units: About 400Manufacturer: Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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.Sold at: Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.Manufactured In: United StatesRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com, or e-mail the firm at info@extremeengineering.com - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Replace

  • Units: About 400

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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