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CPSC recall · Reported February 20, 2014

Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard

Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #
14108
Affected scope
About 9,200 in the U.S. and 480 in Canada
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Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine recalled This recall involves four models of Sterling Rope's sewn cords which include the 8mm Azte….

Sterling Rope Company Recalls Sewn Cords Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine in February 20, 2014. Reason: Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact Sterling Rope for a free repl…. Verify recall #14108 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine issued this CPSC recall-Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard..

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February 20, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14108 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

This recall involves four models of Sterling Rope's sewn cords which include the 8mm Aztek (AZ) Sewn Bound Loop Prusik, Aztek (AZ) Elite 8mm Edge Restraint, 8mm PER Sewn Eye and the 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye. Sterling Rope products have the production lot number in two places. The product number and lot number are printed on the barcode label attached to the Care, Use and Retirement document, which comes with every product. The lot number is also printed on the shrink tube label on the sewn portion of the Prusik, edge restraint or sewn eye. Please see www.sterlingrope.com for a full list of lot numbers affected by this recall. All ropes except for the solid black products have a wrapping dotted line design around the rope. Specific recalled colors are listed next to each recalled product description. 8mm Bound Loop Prusiks Product Number Description SC080320116 8mm AZ Bound Loop Prusik Short Teal Green x 16" SC080321116 8mm AZ BLP cord Short Tan x 16" SC080320322 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Purple x 22" SC080320422 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Black x 22" SC080320622 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Blue x 22" SC080320716 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Orange x 16" SC080320816 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Red x 16" CUSTOMSC 8mm Tan Bound Loop Prusik by 24" CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Bound Loop Prusik by 30" Aztek Elite 8mm Edge Restraints Product Number Description SC080NY04600 AZ Elite Tactical Edge Restraint x 50' SC080NY06600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Blue 50' Sewn End SC080NY09600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Yellow x 50' 8mm PER Sewn Eye Product Number Description PER0804407SE 8mm PER Black Safety Glo x 22ft with Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Black Safety Glo with Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Orange With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Yellow With Sewn Eye 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye Product Number Description CUSTOMSC 8mm Black Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm Yellow Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye

Reason for recall

Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact Sterling Rope for a free replacement. The item may also be returned to an authorized Sterling dealer that will coordinate the free replacement for you.

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 14108
Date reported February 20, 2014
Date initiated February 20, 2014
Recalling firm Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine
Affected scope About 9,200 in the U.S. and 480 in Canada
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 discontinue use of the product and contact Sterling Rope for a free replacement. The item may also be returned t…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves four models of Sterling Rope's sewn cords which include the 8mm Aztek (AZ) Sewn Bound Loop Prusik, Aztek (AZ) Elite 8mm Edge Restraint, 8mm PER Sewn Eye and the 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye. Sterling Rope products have the production lot number in two places. The product number and lot number are printed on the barcode label attached to the Care, Use and Retirement document, which comes with every product. The lot number is also printed on the shrink tube label on the sewn portion of the Prusik, edge restraint or sewn eye. Please see www.sterlingrope.com for a full list of lot numbers affected by this recall. All ropes except for the solid black products have a wrapping dotted line design around the rope. Specific recalled colors are listed next to each recalled product description. 8mm Bound Loop Prusiks Product Number Description SC080320116 8mm AZ Bound Loop Prusik Short Teal Green x 16" SC080321116 8mm AZ BLP cord Short Tan x 16" SC080320322 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Purple x 22" SC080320422 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Black x 22" SC080320622 8mm AZ Sewn BLP Cord Long Blue x 22" SC080320716 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Orange x 16" SC080320816 8mm AZ Sewn BLP cord Short Red x 16" CUSTOMSC 8mm Tan Bound Loop Prusik by 24" CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Bound Loop Prusik by 30" Aztek Elite 8mm Edge Restraints Product Number Description SC080NY04600 AZ Elite Tactical Edge Restraint x 50' SC080NY06600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Blue 50' Sewn End SC080NY09600 AZ Elite 8mm Edge Restraint Yellow x 50' 8mm PER Sewn Eye Product Number Description PER0804407SE 8mm PER Black Safety Glo x 22ft with Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Black Safety Glo with Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Orange With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm PER Yellow With Sewn Eye 8mm Accessory Cord Sewn Eye Product Number Description CUSTOMSC 8mm Black Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm Blue Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye CUSTOMSC 8mm Yellow Accessory Cord With Sewn Eye. Recalled by Sterling Rope Company, Inc., of Biddeford, Maine. Units affected: About 9,200 in the U.S. and 480 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Sewn cords break at a lower weight than published weight values, posing a fall hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should discontinue use of the product and contact Sterling Rope for a free replacement. The item may also be returned to an authorized Sterling dealer that will coordinate the free replacement for you.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2014. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14108.
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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