Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Recalled August 29, 2019 · CPSC recall 19192 · Decathlon

Recalled Rocky Screwgate carabiners (yellow)

Recalled Rocky Screwgate carabiners (blue)

Hazard

Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 50

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear shaped Carabiners with a small gate and screwgate. They were sold under the SIMOND brand in yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997). The brand name is engraved on the side of the product. The item number was printed on the carboard that was attached to the product. Carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or as extenders to anchor a climber.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to any Decathlon store for a full refund.

Contact

Decathlon toll-free at 866-480-3565 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, email at [email protected] or online at www.decathlon.com and click on the Product Recalls section for more information.

Product

Rocky Screwgate carabiners

Imported by

Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif.

Distributed by

Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif.

Retailers

Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from December 2018 through July 2019 for about $8.

Made in

France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →