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
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
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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