Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled November 2, 2010 · CPSC recall 11029 · Hunter Safety System

Hazard

The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.

Description

The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Hunter Safety System toll-free at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.hssvest.com

Product

Carabiners

Manufacturer(s)

Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.

Retailers

Outdoor hunting retailers and directly from the company via telephone and the company's website at www.huntersafetysystem.com from June 2010 through September 2010 for about $100.

Made in

China

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