CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2017
Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and i…
Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass. recalled This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and thr….
Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass. in January 31, 2017. Reason: The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teu…. Verify recall #17079 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety ….
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- January 31, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17079 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
This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet.
Reason for recall
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17079 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2017 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 95 |
| 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 ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (17079) 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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