The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·96185·Announced 1996-08-29

Collins Ratchet Tie-Downs Recalled for Breaking Risk

Collins International and Eagle Hardware are recalling approximately 7,200 Ratchet Tie-Downs because they may break under load, posing a risk of injury or property damage.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 tie-downs may break, posing a risk of injury or property damage, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Collins International and Eagle Hardware & Garden are voluntarily recalling approximately 7,200 Professional Style Ratchet Tie-Downs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The tie-downs are used to secure heavy items or oversize loads to trailers or trucks, or to secure furniture to hand trolleys. The hazard is that the tie-downs may break even if the weight placed on them is significantly less than the 750-pound limit stated on the package. If the tie-downs break, the secured load may pull free, resulting in injury or property damage.

Collins International has received three reports of the tie-downs breaking. Although the company is not aware of any injuries, Collins International has received reports of property damage. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries. The tie-down consists of a black, nylon mesh strap, two black, vinyl-coated "S" hooks, and a brass, L-shaped ratchet hook. The tie-down is packaged in clear plastic attached to a red, white, and blue cardboard backing which reads in part, "Professional Style Ratchet Tie Down ... Adjustable Length 4 ft. to 15 ft. ... Safe-Secure-Tight! ...".

Eagle Hardware & Garden sold the tie-downs nationwide from August 1995 to July 1996 for $4. Some of the tie-downs may have been resold at other stores. Consumers should stop using the Ratchet Tie-Downs immediately and return them to the nearest Eagle Hardware & Garden store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Collins International toll-free at (888) 968-0070.

The recalled product

Product
Professional Style Ratchet Tie Downs
Manufacturer
Collins
Category
Consumer Product — Hardware / Tie-Downs
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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