ZLP Manufacturing Recalls Hornet Zip Line Trolleys Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Hazard

The retaining pin can release and cause the two side plates of the trolley to separate and fall off the zip line, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trolleys and contact ZLP manufacturing to receive a free repair kit containing a replacement retaining pin.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

ZLP has received two reports of the trolley falling off a zip line when the retaining pin released. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves the ZLP Hornet zip line trolley. The trolley has yellow, triangular side plates with ZLP Hornet cut into one of the plates. There are rollers at two corners of the side plates and a handle through the center with black handle grips. The yellow side plates are held together by a T-shaped retaining pin. The pin can be released by pushing a blue push-button on the end of the pin.

Sold on

ZLP Manufacturing online at www.zlpmanufacturing.com and www.backyardziplines.com from November 2010 through July 2013 for about $150.

Contact the company

ZLP Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 771-2579 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.zlpmanufacturing.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.