CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-219

Date: September 20, 2004

Product Name: Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K. is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners. The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.Name of product: Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbingUnits: About 1,000Manufacturer: DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.Supplier: Wild Country Ltd., of Tideswell, Derbyshire, U.K.Importer: Excalibur Distribution, of Sandy, UtahHazard: The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription: These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.Sold at: Recreational sports stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2004 for between $11 and $25.Manufactured in: United KingdomRemedy: Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.Consumer Contact: Call Wild Country toll free at (800) 997- HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wildcountry.co.uk. 

Hazard Description:

The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Recreational sports stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2004 for between $11 and $25.

Manufactured In:

United Kingdom

Custom Label:

Supplier:

Custom Field:

Wild Country Ltd., of Tideswell, Derbyshire, U.K.