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CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJan 20, 2004
Recalled Internal Halyard Flagpole
Recalled Internal Halyard Flagpole

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

Hazard

A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.

Remedy

Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.

Incidents & injuries

Kearney-National is aware of three incidents of a counter weight falling, including with one incident resulting in a minor injury.

Product description

These Internal Halyard flagpoles have a hinged door and a metal cable on the outside of the pole.

Sold on

Hardware and flag stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for between $1,000 and $1,500.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Hapco at (800) 368-7171, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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