CPSC recall · Reported January 20, 2004
CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles
A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it ca…
Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va. recalled These Internal Halyard flagpoles have a hinged door and a metal cable on the outside of t….
CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles was recalled by Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va. in January 20, 2004. Reason: A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loo…. Remedy: Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and …. Verify recall #04532 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va. issued this CPSC recall-A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loo….
- None
- agency class
- 118 units
- affected scope
- January 20, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04532 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These Internal Halyard flagpoles have a hinged door and a metal cable on the outside of the pole.
Reason for recall
A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.
Remedy, what to do
Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04532 |
| Date reported | January 20, 2004 |
| Date initiated | January 20, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va. |
| Affected scope | 118 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.
- Check the recall number (04532) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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