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CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners

U.S. CPSCFallsSep 21, 2004
Recalled Wild Country-brand Helium carabiner
Recalled Wild Country-brand Helium carabiner

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

Remedy

Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.

Sold on

Recreational sports stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $11 and $25.

Contact the company

Call Wild Country toll free at (800) 997- HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wildcountry.co.uk

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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