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CPSC recall · Reported June 10, 2020

DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

The ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards

Recall #
20133
Affected scope
About 63,000
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Dick's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa. recalled This recall involves Field & Stream Life Line, Linesman and Safety Ropes and are used to … - a moderate-severity action.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa. in June 10, 2020. Reason: The ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and return them to any DICK's …. Verify recall #20133 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dick's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards.

Moderate
severity level
June 10, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20133 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #20133) was formally reported on June 10, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Dick's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 63,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and return them to any DICK's Sporting Goods or Field & Stream store if purchased at those stores or at Sportsman's Warehouse store if purch… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 63,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Field & Stream Life Line, Linesman and Safety Ropes and are used to reduce the risk of a fall while climbing. The ropes are black with orange lines and were sold in a single or three pack. They have a carabineer that hooks onto the harness and a black and red label with the style number HEH01299, HEH01882Z, or HEH01530 printed in the bottom corner of the label.

Reason for recall

The ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and return them to any DICK's Sporting Goods or Field & Stream store if purchased at those stores or at Sportsman's Warehouse store if purchased there. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit of the purchase price.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 20133
Date reported June 10, 2020
Date initiated June 10, 2020
Recalling firm Dick's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa.
Affected scope About 63,000
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 ropes and return them to any DICK's Sporting Goods or Field & Stream store i…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Field & Stream Life Line, Linesman and Safety Ropes and are used to reduce the risk of a fall while climbing. The ropes are black with orange lines and were sold in a single or three pack. They have a carabineer that hooks onto the harness and a black and red label with the style number HEH01299, HEH01882Z, or HEH01530 printed in the bottom corner of the label.. Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa.. Units affected: About 63,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The ropes can fail when used in freezing conditions, posing fall and injury hazards
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and return them to any DICK's Sporting Goods or Field & Stream store if purchased at those stores or at Sportsman's Warehouse store if purchased there. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit of the purchase price.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 10, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20133.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (20133) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 10, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.