Omega Pacific Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Injury or Death

Recalled November 21, 2017 · CPSC recall 18041 · Omega Pacific

Front side of the recalled G-FIRST series carabiners

Back side of the recalled G-FIRST series carabiners

Location for Lot Code on carabiner spine

Hazard

The carabiner can break while in use, posing a risk of injury or death to the user.

Remedy

Refund · Replace

Units

About 1,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

This recall involves six models of Omega Pacific G-FIRST series aluminum carabiners. They are typically used to allow ropes and harnesses to be linked together. "Omega-17 UL Classified USA" is printed on the front and "Meets NFPA 1983 17ED MBS kN 40 G" statement is located on the back side. The 2-digit lot code "OD" is embedded on the bottom side of the carabiner spine. They were sold individually in silver, black and red colors.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and contact Omega Pacific to receive a free replacement or a full refund.

Contact

Omega Pacific at 800-360-3990 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or online at www.omegapac.com and click on the Voluntary Recall banner at the top of the page, or click on “Notices & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Carabiners

Manufacturer(s)

Omega Pacific Inc., of Airway Heights, Wash.

Retailers

Arizona Hiking Shack, Atlantic Diving Supply, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Columbus Supply, Dvbe Supply, Evac Systems, General Factory/WD Supply, Lafco Outillage, The Rescue Source, Witmer Associates (Firestone) stores nationwide and online at omega.com from February 2017 through October 2017 for between $31 and $51.

Made in

United States

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