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Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

  • Recalled Tabletop Rope Cutter
Name of Product:
Tabletop Rope Cutters
Hazard:

The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 01, 2009
Units:

About 450

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact MarineTech at (800) 634-7838 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.marinetech.info.

Recall Details

Description:

The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold At:
West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100.
Manufacturer(s):
MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
09-747

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