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CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners

Reported: September 21, 2004 Initiated: September 21, 2004 #04219

Product Description

These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.

Reason for Recall

The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

Remedy

Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Wild-Country-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Helium-Carabiners-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.. Recalled by DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.. Units affected: About 1,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumer should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 21, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04219.

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