The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19192·Announced 2019-08-29

Decathlon Recalls Rocky Screwgate Carabiners Due to Unlocking Risk

Decathlon USA is recalling about 50 Rocky Screwgate carabiners because incorrect assembly can cause them to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

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 (climbing carabiners) where the hazard is serious injury or death, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Decathlon USA LLC is recalling approximately 50 Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear-shaped carabiners. The recall involves yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997) carabiners sold under the SIMOND brand. The brand name is engraved on the side of the product, and the item number was printed on the cardboard attached to the product. These carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or extenders to anchor a climber.

The recall is being issued because incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, which poses a risk of serious injury or death to the user. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled carabiners were sold at Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from December 2018 through July 2019 for about $8. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to any Decathlon store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Decathlon toll-free at 866-480-3565, email [email protected], or visit the Product Recalls section at www.decathlon.com.

The recalled product

Product
Rocky Screwgate carabiners
Affected units
50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.