CPSC recall · Reported April 26, 2016
Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam's Club
The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China recalled This recall involves Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold in a package of four. The 15-foot-….
Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam… was recalled by Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China in April 26, 2016. Reason: The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tie downs and return them to Sam's C…. Verify recall #16152 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China issued this CPSC recall-The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- April 26, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16152 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 Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold in a package of four. The 15-foot-long tie downs are straps used to secure heavy items or oversize loads to trailers, trucks and hand trolleys. The product's ratchet mechanism is black and the straps are yellow with "Snap-On" printed in red across the strap. Product number 871343S is printed on the upper right corner of the packaging. Recalled units have at least one silver metal tab that is flush with the openings in the black metal ratchet handle.
Reason for recall
The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tie downs and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16152 |
| Date reported | April 26, 2016 |
| Date initiated | April 26, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China |
| Affected scope | About 129,000 |
| 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 recalled tie downs and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (16152) 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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