The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20097·Announced 2020-03-19

C3 Manufacturing Recalls Perfect Descent Auto Belay Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

C3 Manufacturing is recalling about 1,100 Perfect Descent Auto Belay climbing devices because the belay can loosen, causing rope slack and allowing the climber to fall.

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 the defect can cause serious injury or death, but the source text confirms that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

C3 Manufacturing LLC is recalling approximately 1,100 Perfect Descent Auto Belay climbing devices, including the model 220 Indoor, Outdoor, Speed Drive, and Direct Drive versions. The devices are yellow and black with "Perfect Descent" printed on the top. The recall covers specific serial number ranges manufactured between February 2017 and April 2019.

The recalled devices have a defect where the belay climbing device can loosen, creating slack on the rope. This malfunction allows the climber to fall, which can result in serious injury or death. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The devices were sold nationwide and online through Aerial Adventure Technologies from February 2017 through April 2019 for $1,800 and $2,100. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact C3 Manufacturing to receive a free repair. The company contacted all known purchasers directly on October 21, 2019.

The recalled product

Product
Perfect Descent™ Auto Belays climbing devices
Manufacturer
C3 Manufacturing LLC, of Littleton, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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