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CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles

Reported: January 20, 2004 Initiated: January 20, 2004 #04532

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

Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These Internal Halyard flagpoles have a hinged door and a metal cable on the outside of the pole.. Recalled by Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va.. Units affected: 118.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 20, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04532.