Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard

Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)

Date of Recall

2006-06-09

CPSC Release Number

06-555

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 400

Manufacturer

Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.

Sold By

Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.

Problem/Hazard

The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have a date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly.

Consumer Contact

For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected] - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006.

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