The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16152·Announced 2016-04-26

Alltrade Tools Recalls Snap-on Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard

Alltrade Tools is recalling Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold at Sam's Club because the ratchet handle can fail, releasing secured loads.

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 ratchet handle can fail and release a heavy load, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Alltrade Tools LLC is recalling approximately 129,000 Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold in packages of four. These 15-foot-long straps are used to secure heavy items or oversize loads to trailers, trucks, and hand trolleys. The recalled units feature a black ratchet mechanism and yellow straps with "Snap-On" printed in red. Product number 871343S is printed on the upper right corner of the packaging, and the units have at least one silver metal tab flush with the openings in the black metal ratchet handle.

The recall is due to a hazard where the ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load. The firm has received one report of the ratchet handle failing, resulting in the loss of a heavy load from the bed of a pickup truck. No injuries have been reported.

The tie downs were sold exclusively at Sam's Club stores nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for about $20.00. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tie downs and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Alltrade Tools at 800-994-4343 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.alltradetools.com and click on Recall.

The recalled product

Product
Snap-on ratcheting tie downs
Manufacturer
Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
129,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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