# Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2006-06-09 · 06555 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 06555
- **Date:** 2006-06-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)

## Hazards

The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.

## Manufacturer(s)

Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.

## Retailer(s)

Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Extreme-Engineering-Recalls-Wall-Climbing-Cable-Assemblies-Due-to-Fall-Hazard)
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