The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04219·Announced 2004-09-21

Wild Country Helium Carabiners Recalled Due to Gate Failure Risk

Wild Country is recalling Helium carabiners because the gate may open under load, posing a risk of serious injury or death to climbers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the hazard description explicitly states a risk of serious injury or death, but the source text confirms that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wild Country Ltd. is recalling approximately 1,000 Helium carabiners used in rock climbing. The recall involves specific models including Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. These products are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF.

The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which significantly reduces the strength of the carabiner. If the carabiner breaks during a fall, it poses a risk of serious injury or death to the climber. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The carabiners were sold at recreational sports stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2004 for between $11 and $25. Consumers should call Wild Country toll-free at (800) 997-HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing
Manufacturer
DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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