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Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard

  • Porter Athletic climbing ropes
Name of Product:
Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
Hazard:
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 17, 2012
Units:
About 44
Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Porter Athletic toll-free at (888) 277-7778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porterathletic.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

 Porter has received three reports of the rope slipping through the clamp, including one that resulted in back and wrist injuries.

Sold At:
Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877.
Distributor(s):
Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
12-734

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