[Recalled] Carabiners used for climbing — The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock cara… | CPSC 2006-10-18
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Carabiners used for climbing |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 07010 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 18 October 2006 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve. Hazards: These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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