# CPSC, Wild Country Ltd. Announce Recall of Helium Carabiners
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-09-21 · 04219 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04219
- **Date:** 2004-09-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Wild Country-brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing

## Hazards

The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

## Manufacturer(s)

DMM Engineering, of Gwynedd, U.K.

## Retailer(s)

Recreational sports stores nationwide, from April 2004 through July 2004, for between $11 and $25.

## Importer(s)

Excalibur Distribution, of Sandy, Utah

## Country of manufacture

United Kingdom

## Description

These are Wild Country-brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. "Wild Country" and the model name are written on the carabiners.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Wild-Country-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Helium-Carabiners-)
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