The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17079·Announced 2017-01-31

Teufelberger Recalls Static Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall Hazards

Teufelberger is recalling specific static ropes and throwlines because they are mislabeled as certified to NFPA safety standards, posing fall and injury risks to users.

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 (rescue ropes) where the hazard is fall and injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp. is recalling approximately 95 units of CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines. The affected products include the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm, New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm, New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm, and New England Ropes NFPA throwline. Only items with lot numbers beginning with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. These ropes were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet.

The recall was issued because the static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards. Consequently, the products cannot be relied upon for any purpose, which poses fall and injury hazards to users. No injuries have been reported in connection with these products.

The recalled ropes and throwlines were sold by CMC Rescue, Extractor Sled, Excalibur, Liberty Mountain, Rescue Technology, Rock-n-Rescue, Tahoe Sports, and West Marine from January 2016 through September 2016 for between $140 and $1,800. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Static ropes and throwlines
Manufacturer
TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
95

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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