Flagpoles Recalled by Kearney-National, Hapco Division

Internal Halyard Flagpoles

Date of Recall

2004-01-20

CPSC Release Number

04-532

Manufactured In

United States

Units

118

Manufacturer

Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va.

Sold By

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

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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

Description

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

Remedy

Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits. For more information, contact Hapco at (800) 368-7171, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.americanflagpole.com (note - recall is no longer available on firm's web site).

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