CPSC Recall in 2006: Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-555

Date: June 08, 2006

Product Name: Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)

Recall 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:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Replace

Units: About 400

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

United States