The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06555·Announced 2006-06-09

Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard

Extreme Engineering is recalling about 400 wall climbing cable assemblies because a fracture in the cable eye could cause a climber to free-fall. No injuries have been reported.

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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif., is recalling about 400 wall climbing cable assemblies. These assemblies are used in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent climbers from free-falling. The recalled products consist of a stainless steel cable eye and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope, and they have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.

The recall is due to a potential fracture in the cable eye, the round metal tube that holds the cable. A fracture could reduce the overall strength of the assembly, leading to a failure that results in a free-fall hazard for the climber. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The cable assemblies were sold through Extreme Engineering's website and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for approximately $200 to $400. Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
Manufacturer
Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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