The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·24199·Announced 2024-04-11

Zipline Kits Recalled Due to Cable-Breaking Fall Hazard

Jugader Zipline Kits sold on Amazon.com from March 2020 through June 2023 are recalled because the stainless-steel cable can break, causing falls. The manufacturer has received 20 reports of cable breakage resulting in nine injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural product defect (cable breakage) with reported injuries including one broken clavicle, which constitutes significant injury reports. This meets the rubric criterion for a Severe (Score 4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Jugader Zipline Kits are being recalled due to a cable-breaking hazard that poses a risk of falls. The recalled kits contain a 160-foot long, 4-mm thick stainless-steel cable, a blue trolley, and a hanging plastic seat. Approximately 6,600 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from March 2020 through June 2023 for about $140.

The stainless-steel cable can break, posing a fall hazard. The manufacturer has received 20 reports of the cable breaking. These incidents have resulted in nine injuries, including lacerations and one broken clavicle.

Consumers who own these zipline kits should immediately stop using them. Contact Jugader for a free repair kit by submitting a photo of the cable and trolley or an online purchase order number. Consumers can reach Jugader at 800-360-8078, via email at [email protected], or online at www.jugader.com/recall or www.jugader.com and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Zipline Kits
Manufacturer
Jugader, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Recreation / Outdoor Equipment
Hazard
  • cable-break
  • fall-hazard
Affected units
6,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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