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Product Recall
Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Carabiners
Recall Date: November 2nd, 2010
Type: Mountain Climbing
Units: About 16,000
Hazards: The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.
Description
The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate.
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Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Hunter Safety System toll-free at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.hssvest.comInjuries:
The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
Retailers:
Outdoor hunting retailers and directly from the company via telephone and the company's website at www.huntersafetysystem.com from June 2010 through September 2010 for about $100.
