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CPSCRecalled Sep 21, 2004 · #04219

CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing
Type
Climbing Equipment
Manufacturer
DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Recreational sports stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $11 and $25.
Made in
United Kingdom

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice