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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Get started, freeDescription
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.