Product Recall Number: 12-734
Why was Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes recalled?
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Product Recall Number: 12-734
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-05-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 44
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured In: USA
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed