Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 09747
Affected scope: About 450

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn. recalled The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall….

Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn. in July 1, 2009. Reason: The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receiv…. Verify recall #09747 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: July 1, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09747 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.

Product description

The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.

Reason for recall

The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09747
Date reported	July 1, 2009
Date initiated	July 1, 2009
Recalling firm	MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn.
Affected scope	About 450
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 immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. Marine…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 1, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09747.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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