CPSC recall · Reported June 3, 2005
CPSC, MSA Announce Recall of Climbing Wall Descenders
This product, which assists wall climbers during descent, has a faulty bearing that can cause the brakes to fail. When this occurs, wall climbers risk rapid descent, with no braki…
Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Msa), of Pittsburgh, Pa. recalled Two types of descenders, which are used in recreational wall climbing, are included in th….
CPSC, MSA Announce Recall of Climbing Wall Descenders was recalled by Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Msa), of Pittsburgh, Pa. in June 3, 2005. Reason: This product, which assists wall climbers during descent, has a faulty bearing that can cause the brakes to f…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the descenders immediately and contact MSA to schedule a free…. Verify recall #05578 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Msa), of Pittsburgh, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-This product, which assists wall climbers during descent, has a faulty bearing that can cause the brakes to f….
- None
- agency class
- 783 units
- affected scope
- June 3, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05578 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.
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Product description
Two types of descenders, which are used in recreational wall climbing, are included in this recall: Redpoint and Auto-Belay descenders. The descenders consist of a round metal housing into which a retractable red strap (Redpoint) or steel cable (Auto-Belay) is coiled. The front of each descender's round metal housing includes a red label (Redpoint) or green label (Auto-Belay) with the name of the product. A label on the back of the product's housing includes the descender's date of manufacture, last service date, and product number. Redpoint Descenders are identified with product numbers 10024873, 10027646 or 10027798. Auto-Belay Descenders are identified with the product number 10021806. Redpoint Descenders manufactured or serviced from August 27, 2004 through April 6, 2005 are included in the recall. Auto-Belay Descenders serviced from August 27, 2004 through April 6, 2005 are included in the recall.
Reason for recall
This product, which assists wall climbers during descent, has a faulty bearing that can cause the brakes to fail. When this occurs, wall climbers risk rapid descent, with no braking capability.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the descenders immediately and contact MSA to schedule a free repair of the product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05578 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2005 |
| Date initiated | June 3, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Msa), of Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| Affected scope | 783 |
| 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
Consumers should stop using the descenders immediately and contact MSA to schedule a free repair of the product.
- Check the recall number (05578) 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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