Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-05-17 · 12734
Hazards
The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Recall
Number
12734
Date
2012-05-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Porter Athletic Climbing Ropes
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at www.porterathletic.com, by telephone and direct sales through authorized Porter Athletic distributors nationwide from September 2009 through September 2011 for between $387 and $877.
Distributor(s)
Porter Athletic, a division of Litania Sports Group, Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths.