CPSC recall · Reported March 19, 2020
C3 Manufacturing Recalls Perfect Descent Climbing Systems Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
The belay climbing device can loosen and can cause slack on the rope, allowing the climber to fall. Climbing while tethered to a malfunctioning belay can cause serious injury or d…
C3 Manufacturing LLC, of Littleton, Colo. recalled This recall involves Perfect Descent Auto Belay model 220 Indoor, Outdoor, Speed Drive an….
C3 Manufacturing Recalls Perfect Descent Climbing Systems Climbing Belay Devices Due to F… was recalled by C3 Manufacturing LLC, of Littleton, Colo. in March 19, 2020. Reason: The belay climbing device can loosen and can cause slack on the rope, allowing the climber to fall. Climbing …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belay devices and contact C3 Manufac…. Verify recall #20097 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
C3 Manufacturing LLC, of Littleton, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The belay climbing device can loosen and can cause slack on the rope, allowing the climber to fall. Climbing ….
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- March 19, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20097 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 Perfect Descent Auto Belay model 220 Indoor, Outdoor, Speed Drive and Direct Drive auto belay climbing devices. Belay devices are used with climbing ropes to protect the climber while climbing, to arrest a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The devices were sold in yellow and black and have "Perfect Descent" printed on the top of the devices. The recalled belay devices have the following serial number ranges printed on the bottom of the device: Serial number Manufacture Date: I-0970 through I-3109 February 2017 through November 2018 S-0604 through S-1609 March 2017 through December 2018 S-1695 through S-1762 February 2019 through March 2019 D-1015 through D-1385 June 2018 through December 2018 D-1572 through D-1705 February 2019 through March 2019 D-1710 through D-1722 March 2019 D-1726 through D-1751 March 2019 through April 2019 D-1761 through D-1777 April 2019
Reason for recall
The belay climbing device can loosen and can cause slack on the rope, allowing the climber to fall. Climbing while tethered to a malfunctioning belay can cause serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belay devices and contact C3 Manufacturing to receive a free repair. The firm contacted all known purchasers directly on October 21, 2019.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20097 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2020 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | C3 Manufacturing LLC, of Littleton, Colo. |
| Affected scope | About 1,100 |
| 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 belay devices and contact C3 Manufacturing to receive a free repair. The fir…
- Check the recall number (20097) 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
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